Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sarangani · Glan
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M3.4 Earthquake near Glan, Sarangani (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Glan, Sarangani (Philippines) on August 21, 2026 at 17:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
278fe40dc834e04bc063b3106ffb976e8343cde6
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 17:44:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Batulaki
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.58000,
125.33000
Temperature
26.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 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
Volcanoes nearby
Sarangani
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 130 Catalogue entries
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