Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Leyte
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M3.0 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 11, 2025 at 15:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, 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 are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
f734957f62cfcf14b2d0c56efd999b0bdfddc269
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-11 15:51:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.16000,
124.15000
Temperature
26.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Volcanoes nearby
-
Kanlaon Activity reported
Leyte
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 52 Catalogue entries
Of 51 other entries for this area and period, 43 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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