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M3.1 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 13:11:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on May 15, 2025 at 13:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 13:11:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Davao Oriental
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.83000, 126.02000
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 km — close to 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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  • Ragang
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
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