M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 15:12:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 15:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-17 15:12:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Surigao del Norte

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.70000, 125.93000

Temperature

22.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (30.2 km)

Regional average: 30.2 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

Cabalían

Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
Camiguin

Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
Musuan

Distance: 224 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
Biliran

Distance: 254 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
Leonard Range

Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
Ragang

Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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