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M3.0 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 18:29:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 18:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 18:29:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Occidental
City
Jose Abad Santos
Village
Bukid
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.55000, 125.40000
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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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