M3.6 Depth: 59.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-09-10 10:45:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 10, 2025 at 10:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 59 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-10 10:45:32 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.23000, 120.21000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 km
59 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taal
    Distance: 88 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 118 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines
  • Banahaw
    Distance: 138 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 360 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines

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