M3.4 Depth: 47.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near MASBATE REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-11 08:52:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 11, 2025 at 08:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near MASBATE REGION, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 47 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

47.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-11 08:52:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Masbate

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.72000, 123.57000

Temperature

27.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

47 km

47 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

Volcanoes nearby

Bulusan

Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
Mayon

Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
Iriga

Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines
Isarog

Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
Biliran

Distance: 169 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
Kanlaon

Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

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