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M3.0 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 05:13:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 5, 2025 at 05:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 1 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 05:13:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cebu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.02000, 124.02000
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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

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    Distance: 79 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

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