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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Cebu (Monde) (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-01 14:47:01 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Leyte on Oct 1, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Cebu (Monde) (Philippines) · 2025-10-01 14:47:01 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 1, 2025 at 14:47 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 5.2, near of Cebu (Monde) (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by RESIF. Philippines: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-01 14:47:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Leyte
Source
resif
Coordinates
11.03637, 124.21929
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Bogo23.4 kmW23'562
Ormoc City42.5 kmE238'545
Cebu City87.7 kmSW965'332

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Biliran
    Distance: 64 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours17
First 24 hours41
First 72 hours64
Strongest subsequent eventM6.0
M5.12025-10-01 14:47:04 UTC11.9 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.02025-10-01 14:49:38 UTC34.5 kmVISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES M4.22025-10-01 14:56:51 UTC14.4 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.32025-10-01 15:16:58 UTC26.8 kmNEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES M3.62025-10-01 15:40:59 UTC30.2 kmVISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES M3.72025-10-01 15:43:51 UTC34.4 kmVISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES M4.12025-10-01 16:18:34 UTC12.0 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.72025-10-01 16:34:02 UTC34.4 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M4.72025-10-01 16:34:03 UTC34.4 km1 km NNW of Paypay, Philippines M3.42025-10-01 16:43:05 UTC24.6 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.22025-10-01 17:50:56 UTC32.1 kmVISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES M3.02025-10-01 18:45:44 UTC32.1 kmNEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#18
Earlier events M≥459
Earlier events M≥527
Compared since2025-01-08

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.22025-09-30 13:59:46 UTC15.5 km11 km ESE of Calape, Philippines M7.02025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC11.3 kmPalompon M7.02025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC16.4 kmVillaba M6.92025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC13.0 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M6.92025-09-30 13:59:43 UTC15.6 km11 km ESE of Calape, Philippines

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