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M3.1 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Baquilan, Zambales (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-03-19 13:30:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Baquilan, Zambales (Philippines) on March 19, 2026 at 13:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 13:30:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Zambales
City
Baquilan
Village
Baquilan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.29000, 120.12000
Temperature
27.8°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 (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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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