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M3.1 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 19:31:44 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 7, 2025 at 19:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
a9c8a2072065aebc890de73234a9673a876caf0a
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 19:31:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Abra
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.39000, 120.60000
Temperature
26.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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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  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
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  • Didicas
    Distance: 253 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
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  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 371 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines

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