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M3.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 03:52:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on May 20, 2025 at 03:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 03:52:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Southern Leyte
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.50000, 125.12000
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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