M3.0 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 00:50:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 23, 2025 at 00:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-23 00:50:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Davao del Sur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

6.53000, 125.17000

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 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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Ragang

Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
Musuan

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Makaturing

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