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M3.1 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-24 20:50:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on December 24, 2025 at 20:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 20:50:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Southern Leyte
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.37000, 125.26000
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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

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