Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cagayan
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.3 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
Map
About this earthquake
On September 16, 2025 at 18:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 10 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
ID
e1958dcbf62b6f349be19dc8ebcdbe304b1e5fe5
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 18:54:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.62000,
122.24000
Temperature
20.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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
Cagayan
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 37 Catalogue entries
Of 36 other entries for this area and period, 22 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · Philippines
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · Philippines
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
508
Country (24h)
Philippines
1