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M3.0 Depth: 48.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-09-30 16:55:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 30, 2025 at 16:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-30 16:55:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Masbate
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.82000, 124.03000
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 km
48 km — deeper 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: 64 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines

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