Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
LUZON, PHILIPPINES
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M3.3 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On September 12, 2025 at 14:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
3f5085929446f2011c011901b8e4fadfbe9c9b1e
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-12 14:17:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.69000,
121.98000
Temperature
27.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,171 Catalogue entries
Of 2,170 other entries for this area and period, 1,211 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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