M3.9 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 14:20:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 14:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 14:20:22 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.46000, 125.13000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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

  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Awu
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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