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M3.1 Earthquake near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-11-07 18:10:14 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on November 7, 2025 at 18:10 UTC. 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
a9679b65b1f13131aca82726ba299d4bc47e3949
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-07 18:10:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cebu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.14000, 123.93000
Temperature
26.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

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