Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Eastern Samar
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.5 Earthquake near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on October 31, 2025 at 13:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
b4cc8232be2d0d511486a50f98cc3084beb2dbfd
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-31 13:56:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.26000,
125.42000
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
-
Mayon Activity reported
Philippines
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 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)
528
Country (24h)
Philippines
4