M3.2 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 05:48:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 14, 2025 at 05:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near LUZON, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 7 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. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-14 05:48:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Pangasinan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

15.94000, 120.16000

Temperature

30.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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

Volcanoes nearby

Pinatubo

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Taal

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San Pablo Volcanic Field

Distance: 237 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines
Banahaw

Distance: 252 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines
Cagua

Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
Camiguin de Babuyanes

Distance: 369 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines

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