Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Leyte
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.1 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 2, 2025 at 08:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
8e561555b9093cee0008d043c67faada03d9f9ed
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-02 08:56:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.18000,
124.17000
Temperature
27.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 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
Leyte
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 35 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
521
Country (24h)
Philippines
2