Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 31.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cebu
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.1 Earthquake near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On September 30, 2025 at 16:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 31 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. Philippines: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
0961d64545dbf12ab02c73cc3c28fcd6f660b936
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-30 16:53:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.31000,
123.95000
Temperature
27.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
31 km
31 km — close to the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 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
Felt reports
6felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Sep 30, 2025, 5:19 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Volcanoes nearby
Cebu
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 219 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
537
Country (24h)
Philippines
2