M3.5 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 08:54:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 19, 2025 at 08:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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

M3.5

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-19 08:54:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

Source

emsc

Coordinates

10.66000, 125.51000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6 km

6 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

Volcanoes nearby

Cabalían

Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
Biliran

Distance: 143 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
Camiguin

Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
Kanlaon

Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
Bulusan

Distance: 283 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
Musuan

Distance: 313 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines

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