Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cebu
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.1 Earthquake near NEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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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 M4.2.
Details
ID
ee5ac775ba5ce676ce98e37da3cd08c388c08834
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 16:51:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.91000,
123.89000
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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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Stats (last 24h)
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501
Country (24h)
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4
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