Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Leyte
Country overviewPhilippines
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. Philippines: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
0e601b339dddccc780d4862b901ce4bc43e79b76
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-30 17:24:26 UTC
Local time
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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 (29.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
Leyte
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 35 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