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M3.0 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-11 17:51:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 11, 2025 at 17:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-11 17:51:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.95000, 122.60000
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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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    Distance: 202 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
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