Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cebu
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.0 Earthquake near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On September 30, 2025 at 21:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 5 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.
Details
ID
6e98f4367ddf5b910d86facc12166e13c47e4907
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-30 21:30:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.14000,
123.87000
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 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
Cebu
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 219 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
563
Country (24h)
Philippines
2