Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.1 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on September 25, 2026 at 22:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
268d4978b265d41714ac771570786224c1619ddf
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-25 22:23:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.46000,
123.70000
Temperature
25.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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