Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ilocos Sur
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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.
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 (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,171 Catalogue entries
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