Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cebu
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.9 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 1, 2025 at 14:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
a4e5e6cb8cbd71441b5e30df89725991cc68bc6b
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-01 14:13:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.02000,
124.04000
Temperature
27.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Felt reports
2felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Oct 1, 2025, 2:21 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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, 74 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
510
Country (24h)
Philippines
2