M3.8 Depth: 114.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 11:45:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 12, 2025 at 11:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 114 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

114.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-12 11:45:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Davao Occidental

Source

emsc

Coordinates

5.45000, 125.57000

Temperature

29.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

114 km

114 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)

Regional average: 30 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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Matutum

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Awu

Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
Leonard Range

Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 257 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Musuan

Distance: 275 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines

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