Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 26.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Zambales
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M3.0 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On August 29, 2025 at 13:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 26 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.
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Details
ID
aeb80a218e81950399e10a9b2dc432a4b0090c31
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-29 13:51:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.70000,
119.97000
Temperature
27.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26 km
26 km — close to 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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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,171 Catalogue entries
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