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M3.1 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-10-18 16:51:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on October 18, 2025 at 16:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 16:51:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Cebu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.91000, 123.89000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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

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