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M3.0 Earthquake near NEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 04:05:54 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On December 23, 2025 at 04:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NEGROS- CEBU REG, 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

ID
6b5770716e5774558b3d452175182d56de293f41
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 04:05:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cebu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.88000, 123.97000
Temperature
29.1°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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