M2.9 Depth: 147.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 23:58:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 31, 2025 at 23:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 147 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 80 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

147.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-31 23:58:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

5.05000, 125.70000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

147 km

147 km — deeper than the regional average (49.4 km)

Regional average: 49.4 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Melebingoy

Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
Awu

Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
Matutum

Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 214 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Leonard Range

Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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