Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 48.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Eastern Samar
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.4 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On July 23, 2025 at 15:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 48 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 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
ID
f7bbda349cf60d6c5165123d71232944f6dbf90d
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-23 15:49:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.70000,
125.73000
Temperature
29.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
48 km
48 km — deeper 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
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Kanlaon Activity reported
Philippines
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,170 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
508
Country (24h)
Philippines
2