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.
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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 (29.7 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
-
Kanlaon Activity reported
Cebu
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 373 Catalogue entries
Of 372 other entries for this area and period, 310 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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