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M3.0 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Isabela (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 05:54:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 05:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Isabela (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 3 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 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 05:54:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Isabela
City
Isabela
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.04000, 122.13000
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (29.6 km)
Regional average: 29.6 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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  • Didicas
    Distance: 227 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
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  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 337 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines

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