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M3.2 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 23:24:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 23, 2025 at 23:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 35 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 23:24:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cebu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.26000, 123.92000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — close to the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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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