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M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 13:18:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on May 28, 2025 at 13:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 13:18:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Kalinga
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.29000, 121.25000
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Cagua
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 223 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 353 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines

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