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M4.0 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 18:47:51 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 28, 2025 at 18:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

ID
22f397c8a5d7977b11c2890f962940a36dd3be7e
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 18:47:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Southern Leyte
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.27000, 125.26000
Temperature
27.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

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