M3.5 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-11 14:48:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 11, 2025 at 14:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 21 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

21.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-11 14:48:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.70000, 119.99000

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21 km

21 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

Pinatubo

Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
Cagua

Distance: 283 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
Camiguin de Babuyanes

Distance: 309 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
Taal

Distance: 318 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
San Pablo Volcanic Field

Distance: 319 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines
Banahaw

Distance: 333 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines

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