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M3.1 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 03:51:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 03:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 9 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 03:51:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Occidental
City
Sarangani
Village
Camahual
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.46000, 125.48000
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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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