M3.4 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 04:57:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 29, 2025 at 04:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

18.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-29 04:57:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Cagayan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

19.46000, 122.04000

Temperature

24.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

18 km

18 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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Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
Iraya

Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
Cagua

Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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