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.
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 (29.7 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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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,171 Catalogue entries
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