Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
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M3.8 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 21, 2025 at 23:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 19 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
e6c56c98fff877bb71ed2edb416d883ac920930a
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 23:43:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.92000,
126.48000
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 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
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