Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 33.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Surigao del Sur
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.6 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on May 12, 2025 at 01:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
ID
99713012acb835dd1543b5d2218583ad106e29b9
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 01:55:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.01000,
126.36000
Temperature
28.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
33 km
33 km — close to the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
Surigao del Sur
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 63 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
490
Country (24h)
Philippines
3