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M3.1 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Glan, Sarangani (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 19:52:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 19:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Glan, Sarangani (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 14 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 19:52:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Sarangani
City
Glan
Village
Burias
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.74000, 125.29000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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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