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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MASBATE REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-25 01:12:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near MASBATE REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on May 25, 2025 at 01:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-25 01:12:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Masbate
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.54000, 123.63000
Temperature
32.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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