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M3.8 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 10:17:41 UTC Local time: —

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 M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 10:17:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
South Cotabato
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.34000, 124.77000
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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

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    Distance: 29 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
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  • Ragang
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 174 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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