Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cebu
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M3.0 Earthquake near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 12, 2025 at 17:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 9 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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
34187f28367fc3bcb70a8bd58d5eb2bd4cb4b342
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 17:58:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.00000,
123.92000
Temperature
26.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Kanlaon Activity reported
Cebu
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 373 Catalogue entries
Of 372 other entries for this area and period, 310 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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