Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MORO GULF, MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.8 Earthquake near MORO GULF, MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On August 30, 2025 at 20:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near MORO GULF, 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
b58ddb093e9a709b198fbdf469c94026660c4698
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 20:11:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.36000,
123.43000
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
564
Country (24h)
Philippines
2