Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cebu
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.5 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 5, 2025 at 11:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 4 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
57424cd2107f8efca0b2f97da00783f1098bb3d9
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 11:43:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.13000,
124.08000
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 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, 132 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)
509
Country (24h)
Philippines
3