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M3.5 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 23:54:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on October 17, 2025 at 23:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 23:54:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Surigao del Norte
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.71000, 126.12000
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 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

  • Cabalían
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 234 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 266 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 286 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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