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M3.3 Earthquake near Patnanungan, Quezon (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 10:25:08 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On February 21, 2026 at 10:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Patnanungan, Quezon (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

ID
09c1310117eb30f97d1a6043885c72e3c53f58bf
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 10:25:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Quezon
City
Patnanungan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.64000, 122.23000
Temperature
26.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 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

  • Banahaw
    Distance: 103 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 116 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines
  • Taal
    Distance: 150 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines

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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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