Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.8 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On August 2, 2026 at 15:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.
Details
ID
22d11debbd8e9bf5834e51d084ac0123e541b9e2
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 15:38:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.18000,
122.21000
Temperature
25.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
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, 619 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