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M3.1 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Sipalay, Negros Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 15:49:29 UTC Local time: —

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 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 15:49:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Negros Occidental
City
Sipalay
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.82000, 122.51000
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — close to 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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    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 291 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 313 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
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