Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Surigao del Norte
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.0 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On December 31, 2025 at 17:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 21 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
51280a25d6e40e64823e63feaa0dcc99b38de5bb
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 17:00:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.70000,
126.06000
Temperature
24.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Cabalían
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Camiguin
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Musuan
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Leonard Range
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Biliran
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Ragang
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