M3.0 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2025-10-12 13:58:12 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES on October 12, 2025 at 13:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 13:58:12 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.74000, 119.06000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 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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