Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Leyte
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.7 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines) on May 22, 2025 at 16:01 UTC. 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 are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
ID
f4971a004336667acf8194b86ee56dc387c8a304
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-22 16:01:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.37000,
124.53000
Temperature
26.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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
-
Kanlaon Activity reported
Leyte
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 52 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
495
Country (24h)
Philippines
3