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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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

ID
d73f95599a3308181a7f8af3bcb0f9648c9403f6
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
115.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-24 13:59:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cebu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.85830, 124.01670
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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