M3.0 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Glan, Sarangani (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 09:28:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 09:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Glan, Sarangani (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

13.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-31 09:28:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Sarangani

City

Glan

Village

New Aklan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

5.78000, 125.32000

Temperature

18.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13 km

13 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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