M3.7 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-03 18:47:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 3, 2025 at 18:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near NEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-03 18:47:22 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.90000, 123.95000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Biliran
    Distance: 94 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

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