M3.5 Depth: 32.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 15:13:05 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on October 15, 2025 at 15:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 15:13:05 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.50000, 125.65000
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 km
32 km — close to 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

  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 76 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines

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