Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cebu
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.0 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 1, 2025 at 09:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 12 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. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.
Details
ID
941fd3d2254af6e15e060a73ddec7638348c6d33
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-01 09:37:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.05000,
124.01000
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 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
Cebu
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 219 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)
620
Country (24h)
Philippines
3