M3.9 Depth: 59.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2025-09-23 15:39:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES on September 23, 2025 at 15:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-23 15:39:54 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.35000, 126.88000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 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

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    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 262 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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