M3.6 Depth: 91.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-11 06:42:05 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 11, 2025 at 06:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 91 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
91.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-11 06:42:05 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.03000, 121.44000
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 91 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 91 km
Intermediate
91 km
91 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Iraya
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 133 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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