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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-09-30 14:12:58 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Cebu on Sep 30, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) · 2025-09-30 14:12:58 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 30, 2025 at 14:12 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-30 14:12:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cebu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.14520, 124.07630
Temperature
26.8°C

Map

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 (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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
Bogo13.0 kmSW23'562
Ormoc City60.0 kmE238'545
Cebu City94.3 kmS965'332

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Biliran
    Distance: 65 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 239 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 hours36
First 24 hours87
First 72 hours137
Strongest subsequent eventM6.0
M5.42025-09-30 14:12:59 UTC25.5 kmCebu, Philippines M5.12025-09-30 14:13:05 UTC87.8 kmEvent of magnitude 5.1, near of Cebu (Monde) M5.02025-09-30 14:33:00 UTC13.4 km0 km ENE of Libertad, Philippines M5.32025-09-30 14:33:00 UTC24.3 kmLeyte, Philippines M5.02025-09-30 14:33:00 UTC18.0 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M5.02025-09-30 14:39:39 UTC17.2 km0 km SE of Guadalupe, Philippines M5.22025-09-30 14:39:39 UTC23.5 kmLeyte, Philippines M5.02025-09-30 14:39:40 UTC12.3 kmNEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES M3.22025-09-30 14:52:55 UTC16.2 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.42025-09-30 15:12:12 UTC17.4 kmNEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES M3.02025-09-30 15:33:16 UTC19.8 kmVISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES M3.42025-09-30 15:35:15 UTC20.0 kmVISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#10
Earlier events M≥419
Earlier events M≥59
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 UTC6.8 km11 km ESE of Calape, Philippines M7.02025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC24.9 kmPalompon M7.02025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC28.0 kmVillaba M6.92025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC10.2 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M6.92025-09-30 13:59:43 UTC6.7 km11 km ESE of Calape, Philippines

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