Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Catanduanes · Panganiban
Country overviewPhilippines · Catanduanes
M3.1 Earthquake near Panganiban, Catanduanes (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Panganiban, Catanduanes (Philippines) on October 4, 2026 at 08:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
2a379ad627c3da7a726e2de86800820fecdbe0a4
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-04 08:47:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.01000,
124.48000
Temperature
30.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 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
Volcanoes nearby
-
Mayon Activity reported
Philippines
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,025 Catalogue entries
Of 2,024 other entries for this area and period, 1,460 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)
451
Country (24h)
Philippines
3