M3.9 Depth: 170.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near MINDORO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 13:14:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 13:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near MINDORO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). At around 170 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

170.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-16 13:14:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Occidental Mindoro

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.08000, 121.16000

Temperature

23.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

170 km

170 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)

Regional average: 30 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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