M3.5 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-07-07 17:11:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2025 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-07 17:11:02 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.54000, 124.38000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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

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