M3.0 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 18:43:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on November 27, 2025 at 18:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-27 18:43:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Surigao del Norte

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.83000, 126.23000

Temperature

27.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 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

Volcanoes nearby

Cabalían

Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
Camiguin

Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
Musuan

Distance: 252 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
Biliran

Distance: 264 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
Leonard Range

Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
Ragang

Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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