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M3.0 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-09-30 20:24:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 30, 2025 at 20:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-30 20:24:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cebu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.12000, 123.80000
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — shallower 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

  • Biliran
    Distance: 92 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
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    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
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  • Camiguin
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

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