M3.1 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2025-10-12 03:37:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 03:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES. With a focal depth of about 8 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 03:37:09 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.07000, 126.84000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 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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    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 215 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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