M3.3 Depth: 61.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 18:06:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on May 15, 2025 at 18:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 61 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
61.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 18:06:32 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.42000, 125.87000
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61 km
Shallow
61 km
61 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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