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M4.8 Depth: 64.4 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Leyte, Philippines

UTC time: 2025-10-02 21:40:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Leyte, Philippines on October 2, 2025 at 21:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 64 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
64.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-02 21:40:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
11.09421, 124.77695

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64.4 km
Shallow
64.4 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: 54 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

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