Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.1 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on July 30, 2026 at 17:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
191d65a754236c7b16faf640bdef508c22d8c81a
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 17:49:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.22000,
124.78000
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than 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
Volcanoes nearby
-
Mayon Activity reported
Philippines
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,169 Catalogue entries
Of 2,168 other entries for this area and period, 1,594 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
640
Country (24h)
Philippines
2