Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cebu
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.9 Earthquake near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on October 1, 2025 at 08:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
8d99c373ccca8b829d71b04585b68438b77d9fdd
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-01 08:48:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.07000,
123.96000
Temperature
28.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 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, 74 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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