Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 27.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Eastern Samar
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.0 Earthquake near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
a1b0f0740f1160708b25b25f4ddfc5f1e0275f88
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 01:45:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.37000,
125.40000
Temperature
27.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
27 km
27 km — close to the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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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