M3.0 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 10:28:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 13, 2025 at 10:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-13 10:28:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.35000, 125.57000

Temperature

28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 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

Volcanoes nearby

Biliran

Distance: 145 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
Bulusan

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Mayon

Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
Cabalían

Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
Iriga

Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines
Isarog

Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines

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