Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ilocos Sur
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.0 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on September 4, 2025 at 20:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.
Details
ID
6e119c9a04f386c793746d67d2eb9168b8a8d3db
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 20:19:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.72000,
120.31000
Temperature
26.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 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
Philippines
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
562
Country (24h)
Philippines
2