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M5.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.3 Earthquake near 13 km WNW of Bantiqui, Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-02 21:39:56 UTC Local time: —
M5.3 earthquake near Leyte on Oct 2, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.3 Earthquake near 13 km WNW of Bantiqui, Philippines (Philippines) · 2025-10-02 21:39:56 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 2, 2025 at 21:39 UTC, a magnitude M5.3 earthquake occurred near 13 km WNW of Bantiqui, Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-02 21:39:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Leyte
Source
usgs
Coordinates
10.95250, 124.29530
Temperature
28.2°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
Bogo33.5 kmW23'562
Ormoc City34.6 kmE238'545
Cebu City83.4 kmSW965'332

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Biliran
    Distance: 69 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 265 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 hours3
First 24 hours12
First 72 hours49
Strongest subsequent eventM6.0
M5.02025-10-02 21:39:58 UTC34.8 kmCebu M4.82025-10-02 21:40:00 UTC54.9 kmLeyte, Philippines M5.32025-10-02 21:40:05 UTC2.9 kmLeyte, Philippines M3.72025-10-03 14:22:19 UTC42.0 kmVISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES M3.02025-10-03 14:41:51 UTC39.0 kmNEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES M3.52025-10-03 16:40:04 UTC26.9 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.52025-10-03 17:24:40 UTC35.8 kmNEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES M3.02025-10-03 17:38:25 UTC24.9 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.22025-10-03 17:51:09 UTC33.1 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.72025-10-03 18:47:22 UTC38.1 kmNEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES M3.12025-10-03 19:35:47 UTC37.7 kmNEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES M3.62025-10-03 20:01:08 UTC37.1 kmVISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#12
Earlier events M≥466
Earlier events M≥529
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 UTC28.0 km11 km ESE of Calape, Philippines M7.02025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC16.4 kmPalompon M7.02025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC20.5 kmVillaba M6.92025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC25.2 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M6.92025-09-30 13:59:43 UTC28.0 km11 km ESE of Calape, Philippines

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