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M3.7 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near BATAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-27 13:27:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near BATAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on May 27, 2025 at 13:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-27 13:27:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Batanes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.88000, 122.06000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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

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    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 201 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 441 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan

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