M3.1 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-06-02 22:16:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 2, 2025 at 22:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-02 22:16:28 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.06000, 121.22000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 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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