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M3.6 Depth: 63.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-08-15 20:11:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES on August 15, 2026 at 20:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 63 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
63.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 20:11:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.30000, 125.59000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63 km
Shallow
63 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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