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M3.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-06-14 05:09:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 14, 2025 at 05:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 8 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-14 05:09:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Eastern Samar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.39000, 125.73000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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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