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M3.2 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-11-24 20:14:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 24, 2025 at 20:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-24 20:14:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Sorsogon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.75000, 124.08000
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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

  • Bulusan
    Distance: 3 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
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  • Isarog
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 145 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

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