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M3.6 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-08-11 22:53:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 11, 2025 at 22:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-11 22:53:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Aurora
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.17000, 121.81000
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 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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