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M3.9 Earthquake near NEGROS, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 18:45:58 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near NEGROS, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 25, 2025 at 18:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 49 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
8315335cbb802b4a6f7dd27902579e9b28cdf087
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
49.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 18:45:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Negros Occidental
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.52000, 122.53000
Temperature
27.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49 km
Shallow
49 km
49 km — deeper 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

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