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M3.1 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near CATANDUANES, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 13:22:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2025 at 13:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near CATANDUANES, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 9 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 13:22:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Catanduanes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.01000, 124.06000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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