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M3.8 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Butuan (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 06:49:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 06:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Butuan (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 06:49:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Butuan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.99000, 125.69000
Temperature
32.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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

  • Camiguin
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 141 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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