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M3.4 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 16:57:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 5, 2025 at 16:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 16:57:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cagayan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.19000, 121.23000
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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