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M3.0 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 01:45:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 27, 2025 at 01:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 01:45:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Eastern Samar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.37000, 125.40000
Temperature
27.4°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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