Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- PHIVOLCS
Philippines
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M1.8 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 31, 2026 at 13:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by PHIVOLCS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
28e669c69fa484831fd0decec184fd63241faf2b
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-31 13:42:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
phivolcs
Coordinates
19.84000,
121.63000
Temperature
26.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 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 ≥ 2.0 · 1,995 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
741
Country (24h)
Philippines
42
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