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M3.5 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-01 00:36:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 1, 2025 at 00:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-01 00:36:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cebu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.94000, 123.93000
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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

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    Distance: 93 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
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  • Camiguin
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

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