Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Leyte
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M3.1 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On September 30, 2025 at 17:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 7 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.
Details
ID
0e601b339dddccc780d4862b901ce4bc43e79b76
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-30 17:24:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.16000,
124.16000
Temperature
26.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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
-
Kanlaon Activity reported
Leyte
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 52 Catalogue entries
Of 51 other entries for this area and period, 34 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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