Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 29.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.0 Earthquake near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On May 19, 2025 at 23:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
a70004776bbb6e185f9ff1516240a872da054751
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 23:28:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.67000,
121.53000
Temperature
30.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29 km
29 km — close to the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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