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M3.0 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 14:09:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 14:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 14:09:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Occidental
City
Sarangani
Village
Tucal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.45000, 125.42000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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

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