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M3.0 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Calayan, Cagayan (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 12:01:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Calayan, Cagayan (Philippines) on August 13, 2026 at 12:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 12:01:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Cagayan
City
Calayan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.28000, 121.18000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 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

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