Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 24.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Negros Occidental · Sipalay
Country overviewPhilippines · Negros Occidental
M3.1 Earthquake near Sipalay, Negros Occidental (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On August 5, 2026 at 15:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Sipalay, Negros Occidental (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
15c1997cdf1f74a2935e84156878bf7f29f5b5a0
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 15:49:29 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.82000,
122.51000
Temperature
24.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
24 km
24 km — close to the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 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
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Kanlaon Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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