Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.2 Earthquake near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION (Philippines) on May 16, 2025 at 06:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
412899a77f87d4553189899e91df17a04e031404
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-16 06:06:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.22000,
122.04000
Temperature
29.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,171 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
489
Country (24h)
Philippines
3