M3.0 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 23:07:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 23:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 23:07:59 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.12000, 123.58000
Temperature
29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Makaturing
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 185 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines

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