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M4.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-11-16 19:27:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 16, 2025 at 19:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 19:27:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cebu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.18000, 124.09000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Biliran
    Distance: 62 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
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    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
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  • Camiguin
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

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