M3.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-09-30 14:52:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 30, 2025 at 14:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 5 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 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-30 14:52:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Cebu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.00000, 124.09000

Temperature

26.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (30.2 km)

Regional average: 30.2 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: 76 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
Kanlaon

Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
Cabalían

Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
Bulusan

Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
Camiguin

Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
Mayon

Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

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