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M3.4 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near CATANDUANES, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 17:05:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 12, 2025 at 17:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near CATANDUANES, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 1 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-12 17:05:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Catanduanes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.24000, 124.25000
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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

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