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M4.2 Depth: 24.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 03:36:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 15, 2025 at 03:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 03:36:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.23000, 125.89000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Cabalían
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 206 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 277 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 317 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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