M3.4 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-09-30 15:35:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on September 30, 2025 at 15:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

26.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-30 15:35:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Cebu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.24000, 123.92000

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

26 km

26 km — close to the regional average (30.2 km)

Regional average: 30.2 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

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Distance: 74 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
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Mayon

Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
Camiguin

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