M3.4 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 17:01:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 25, 2025 at 17:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

29.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-25 17:01:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.09000, 121.49000

Temperature

27.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

29 km

29 km — close to 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

Kanlaon

Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
Makaturing

Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
Ragang

Distance: 335 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
Camiguin

Distance: 371 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
Musuan

Distance: 395 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
Melebingoy

Distance: 435 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines

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