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M3.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-11-07 16:25:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 7, 2025 at 16:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-07 16:25:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cebu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.17000, 123.93000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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  • Camiguin
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
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