Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ilocos Norte · Badoc
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M3.2 Earthquake near Badoc, Ilocos Norte (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On July 21, 2026 at 15:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Badoc, Ilocos Norte (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
249ca270086fffdb2f78f8f8b16bf908d343f703
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 15:54:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Gabut Norte
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.97000,
120.45000
Temperature
26.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Laoag International Airport24.4 kmStraight-line distance
Philippines · LAO · RPLI
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-21
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Ilocos Norte
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 31 Catalogue entries
Of 30 other entries for this area and period, 21 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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