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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-08-10 15:45:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2025 at 15:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near LUZON, 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-10 15:45:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.60000, 122.41000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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