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M4.3 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 07:58:27 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 07:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

ID
b9dad73da239d15832cae5fa36d027fa59cd9bdf
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 07:58:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cebu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.12000, 124.13000
Temperature
28.1°C

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 (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

Felt reports

18felt 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 15, 2025, 6:11 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Volcanoes nearby

  • Biliran
    Distance: 63 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon Activity reported
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
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  • Camiguin
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Mayon Activity reported
    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

Cebu

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 219 Catalogue entries

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