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M3.3 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Northern Samar (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 02:32:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 02:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Northern Samar (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 8 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 02:32:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Northern Samar
City
Northern Samar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.72000, 124.98000
Temperature
31.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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

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