Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 32.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cebu
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M3.3 Earthquake near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 12, 2025 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
9f2679ae6bb8f5ba482b9034cfe48ef0ad146ebd
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 21:48:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.10000,
123.97000
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
32 km
32 km — close to 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
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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, 188 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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