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M3.5 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 01:29:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 01:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 01:29:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.60000, 124.90000
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (29.9 km)
Regional average: 29.9 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

  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Awu
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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