Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cebu
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.7 Earthquake near NEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 1, 2025 at 21:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near NEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
ID
178ebef811a78f23aa0ed5b20984021c98012832
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-01 21:42:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.83000,
123.87000
Temperature
27.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Cebu
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 373 Catalogue entries
Of 372 other entries for this area and period, 97 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
510
Country (24h)
Philippines
2