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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 20:58:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2025 at 20:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 20:58:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Camarines Sur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.69000, 122.84000
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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