Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 29.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.3 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on August 2, 2026 at 20:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.
Details
ID
2a10b822a7b9695c0563e4f0e960eee2d9e59ee2
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 20:21:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.36000,
126.58000
Temperature
27.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29 km
29 km — close to 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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Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,169 Catalogue entries
Of 2,168 other entries for this area and period, 1,201 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
636
Country (24h)
Philippines
2