Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cagayan
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M3.1 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On November 20, 2025 at 07:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
c363b96656ce2490b59cc65c526ec739d71b3847
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-20 07:56:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.91000,
121.47000
Temperature
25.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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
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Camiguin de Babuyanes
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Didicas
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Babuyan Claro
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Cagua
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Iraya
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Pinatubo
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Stats (last 24h)
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