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M3.7 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 05:57:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 10, 2025 at 05:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 05:57:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Ilocos Norte
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.48000, 120.70000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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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