M3.0 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-09-11 14:29:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 11, 2025 at 14:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

21.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-11 14:29:18 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Eastern Samar

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.21000, 125.55000

Temperature

26.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21 km

21 km — shallower than the regional average (30.2 km)

Regional average: 30.2 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

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