Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SAMAR, PHILIPPINES
Country overviewSAMAR, PHILIPPINES
Country overviewOn November 4, 2025 at 21:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 10 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. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS