M3.4 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-09 01:53:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Indonesia) on October 9, 2025 at 01:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

60.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-09 01:53:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

5.73000, 126.55000

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

60 km

60 km — deeper than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 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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Leonard Range

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Awu

Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
Musuan

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Banua Wuhu

Distance: 312 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia

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