Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cebu
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.8 Earthquake near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on October 1, 2025 at 09:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
ID
50fe4a14258c177ed4eaba017f250c7e60a86b8d
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-01 09:54:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.11000,
123.95000
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
-
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, 87 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
510
Country (24h)
Philippines
2