Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 22.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southern Leyte
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.1 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on September 4, 2025 at 01:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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.
Details
ID
62b6531f50e2a24d8ac315fc14bb52c2d2302e40
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-04 01:58:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.04000,
125.15000
Temperature
30.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22 km
22 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
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Kanlaon Activity reported
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Surigao Airport48.1 kmStraight-line distance
Philippines · SUG · RPMS
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,171 Catalogue entries
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