M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-07-06 16:48:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 6, 2025 at 16:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near LUZON, 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-06 16:48:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Benguet

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.23000, 120.71000

Temperature

25.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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