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M3.1 Depth: 195.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-08-18 23:15:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on August 18, 2025 at 23:15 UTC. At around 195 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
195.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-18 23:15:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Leyte
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.09000, 124.94000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 195 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 195 km
Intermediate
195 km
195 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

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