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M4.8 Earthquake near Leyte, Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-24 13:59:33 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Leyte, Philippines (Philippines) on October 24, 2025 at 13:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 115 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
c99cc70757a6acbdfeaf163a7088c988b8acd0a6
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
115.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-24 13:59:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cebu
Source
gfz
Coordinates
10.87000, 124.11000
Temperature
27.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 115 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 115 km
Intermediate
115 km
115 km — deeper than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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