M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 02:29:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Indonesia) on December 27, 2025 at 02:29 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 86 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-27 02:29:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

5.59000, 126.42000

Temperature

27.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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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Awu

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