M3.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 00:55:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Indonesia) on November 21, 2025 at 00:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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. Indonesia: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-21 00:55:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

5.50000, 126.24000

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

Matutum

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Melebingoy

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Leonard Range

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Awu

Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 276 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Musuan

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