Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.5 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On July 14, 2026 at 15:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 M4.0.
Details
ID
031a7fed6504d7b947f30cf86c2f4aa41d7d85cd
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 15:56:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.37000,
125.06000
Temperature
27.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 km — shallower than the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 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
Felt reports
8felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jul 14, 2026, 9:50 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
608
Country (24h)
Philippines
2