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M3.4 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near CATANDUANES, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 18:10:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2025 at 18:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near CATANDUANES, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 18:10:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Albay
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.20000, 124.05000
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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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