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M3.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 07:20:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 07:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NEGROS- CEBU REG, 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 07:20:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Negros Occidental
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.45000, 123.11000
Temperature
28.6°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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