Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
South Cotabato
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.8 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on October 19, 2025 at 10:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
787f7424042c9a11c2f6eb7fe96db5fbca566c70
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 10:17:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.34000,
124.77000
Temperature
24.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- General Santos International Airport47.8 kmStraight-line distance
Philippines · GES · RPMR
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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