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M3.1 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Petogo, Agusan del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 21:07:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 21:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Petogo, Agusan del Norte (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-22 21:07:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Agusan del Norte
City
Petogo
Village
Petogo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.32000, 125.49000
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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

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    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
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