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M3.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 10:57:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 31, 2025 at 10:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 10:57:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.88000, 120.04000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 335 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Taal
    Distance: 335 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 335 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines

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