M3.9 Depth: 37.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 20:25:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on May 18, 2025 at 20:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 20:25:32 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.63000, 125.65000
Temperature
25.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 km
37 km — deeper 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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