Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
LUZON, PHILIPPINES
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.1 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on May 23, 2025 at 12:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.
Details
ID
b72c78532eac76ffffa5d943b728e60252a7f07d
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-23 12:38:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.36000,
120.07000
Temperature
29.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Nuclear power plants
- Bataan nuclear power plant39.8 kmStraight-line distance
PhilippinesOut of operationReactor units at site: 1
Source: Global Energy Monitor · Global Nuclear Power Tracker · Dataset date: 2026-08
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Philippines
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,171 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
495
Country (24h)
Philippines
3