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M3.0 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-07 18:00:04 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 7, 2025 at 18:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

ID
7e6782293e066da8320345c9e71a083495535cb9
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 18:00:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Leyte
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.24000, 124.61000
Temperature
24.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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