M3.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-07-22 14:35:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 22, 2025 at 14:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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

M3.9

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-22 14:35:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Ifugao

Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.91000, 120.96000

Temperature

19.1°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Volcanoes nearby

Cagua

Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
Pinatubo

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Camiguin de Babuyanes

Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
Didicas

Distance: 274 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
Babuyan Claro

Distance: 309 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
San Pablo Volcanic Field

Distance: 312 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines

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