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M3.0 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-08-29 13:51:59 UTC Local time: —

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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-29 13:51:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Zambales
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.70000, 119.97000
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 km — close to 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

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