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M3.1 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 18:27:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 18:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 2 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. Philippines: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 18:27:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Zambales
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.03000, 119.97000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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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  • Iriga
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