M3.0 Depth: 66.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 07:28:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 23, 2025 at 07:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 66 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

66.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-23 07:28:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Agusan del Sur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.51000, 125.84000

Temperature

26.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

66 km

66 km — deeper 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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