Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 29.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cagayan
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.3 Earthquake near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on May 30, 2025 at 19:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
b1461af70a7fa939f2771fbf768562da4b787eb3
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 19:02:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.26000,
121.28000
Temperature
26.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29 km
29 km — close to the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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
Cagayan
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 37 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
507
Country (24h)
Philippines
3