Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Leyte · Villaba
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M3.2 Earthquake near Villaba, Leyte (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 4, 2026 at 20:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Villaba, Leyte (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
5ca9175e1409de5732fe42b70dbdc0b7d2660415
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-04 20:54:29 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.15000,
124.16000
Temperature
26.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 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
Leyte
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 35 Catalogue entries
Of 34 other entries for this area and period, 18 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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