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M4.2 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-18 04:59:11 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 18, 2025 at 04:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
660fda68c11407f56f4fe24cc9bc42a2d72c9803
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 04:59:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cebu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.90000, 123.89000
Temperature
28.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

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    Distance: 99 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
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  • Bulusan
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