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M3.1 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 23:23:06 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on October 16, 2025 at 23:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
8c53d24141845dd8a41f3140a29f1f16a5fb90f0
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 23:23:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cebu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.10000, 124.13000
Temperature
28.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
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

  • Biliran
    Distance: 65 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon Activity reported
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
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  • Camiguin
    Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

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