M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MINDORO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-02 11:15:18 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 2, 2025 at 11:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near MINDORO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 5 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. Philippines: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 11:15:18 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.35000, 120.30000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taal
    Distance: 105 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
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  • Banahaw
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  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 335 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 341 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines

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