Earthquake Today, March 12 -- On Wednesday, a seismic event occurred in the Philippine Islands Region when a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the area. The German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) confirmed the quake, which was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.21 miles) below the Earth's surface.

The earthquake happened at 15:09:46 GMT on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, with its epicenter located at 8.27 degrees north latitude and 127.46 degrees east longitude.

The Philippines is situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone known for its high volcanic and seismic activity.

Earthquakes are common in this region due to the movement of tectonic plates. Despite the moderate magnitude of this recent quake, it serves as a ...