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M3.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 08:38:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 08:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 08:38:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.81000, 121.70000
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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

  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Iraya
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 97 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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