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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near 15 km ESE of Calape, Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-09-30 16:34:33 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Leyte on Sep 30, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near 15 km ESE of Calape, Philippines (Philippines) · 2025-09-30 16:34:33 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 30, 2025 at 16:34 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near 15 km ESE of Calape, 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 event was recorded by USGS. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-30 16:34:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Leyte
Source
usgs
Coordinates
11.13590, 124.17270
Temperature
26.5°C

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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 (29.9 km)
Regional average: 29.9 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
Bogo20.5 kmSW23'562
Ormoc City49.6 kmE238'545
Cebu City96.2 kmS965'332

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Biliran
    Distance: 58 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 242 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 hours23
First 24 hours82
First 72 hours120
Strongest subsequent eventM6.0
M5.02025-09-30 16:34:34 UTC19.5 kmLeyte, Philippines M5.32025-09-30 16:34:35 UTC36.2 kmSanta Fe M3.12025-09-30 16:53:33 UTC31.1 kmVISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES M3.02025-09-30 16:55:46 UTC77.6 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.82025-09-30 16:59:18 UTC15.0 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.52025-09-30 17:12:21 UTC18.0 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.52025-09-30 17:16:04 UTC1.9 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.12025-09-30 17:24:26 UTC3.0 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.42025-09-30 17:30:53 UTC1.6 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M3.42025-09-30 18:09:30 UTC45.7 kmVISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES M3.72025-09-30 18:40:02 UTC8.1 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M4.62025-09-30 18:40:03 UTC8.1 km8 km E of Calape, Philippines

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#16
Earlier events M≥435
Earlier events M≥519
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 UTC4.1 km11 km ESE of Calape, Philippines M7.02025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC14.5 kmPalompon M7.02025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC17.5 kmVillaba M6.92025-09-30 13:59:45 UTC0.8 kmLEYTE, PHILIPPINES M6.92025-09-30 13:59:43 UTC4.2 km11 km ESE of Calape, Philippines

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