M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 02:49:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 18, 2025 at 02:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-18 02:49:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Agusan del Norte

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.32000, 125.61000

Temperature

29.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Cabalían

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Musuan

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Ragang

Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
Leonard Range

Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
Makaturing

Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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