M3.2 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near NEGROS, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 07:43:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near NEGROS, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on May 17, 2025 at 07:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 07:43:02 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.86000, 122.04000
Temperature
30.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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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