Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION
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M3.4 Earthquake near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 16, 2025 at 18:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
35c899d7d0805af39efd86423a90b3650166ac37
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 18:43:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.22000,
122.04000
Temperature
26.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Banahaw
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San Pablo Volcanic Field
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Taal
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Pinatubo
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Isarog
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Iriga
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