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M3.5 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 03:35:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 03:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 12 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 03:35:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.28000, 126.15000
Temperature
29.4°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 (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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

  • Cabalían
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 224 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 292 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

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