Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Eastern Samar
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M3.0 Earthquake near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 19, 2025 at 07:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 3 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
2fa9d1801c31566625f0c8513fda285ead2ab6c4
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 07:15:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.18000,
125.36000
Temperature
25.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 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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Stats (last 24h)
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503
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4
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