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M3.4 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 12:29:33 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On December 25, 2025 at 12:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
13c8b06c50fa37b1386d6bb95712ae040c28dba5
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 12:29:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Leyte
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.30000, 124.57000
Temperature
25.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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

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  • Biliran
    Distance: 25 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
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  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 233 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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