M3.3 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 23:18:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on October 16, 2025 at 23:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

18.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-16 23:18:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Surigao del Norte

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.83000, 126.15000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18 km

18 km — shallower than the regional average (30.2 km)

Regional average: 30.2 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

Cabalían

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Camiguin

Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
Musuan

Distance: 248 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
Biliran

Distance: 258 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
Leonard Range

Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
Ragang

Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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