Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
LUZON, PHILIPPINES
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M3.2 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On December 18, 2025 at 16:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 5 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. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
affd0503b93b872d0a2f9a306f4d09146c9b7b24
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 16:56:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.94000,
119.74000
Temperature
28.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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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Stats (last 24h)
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