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M3.1 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Bolinao, Pangasinan (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 18:23:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 18:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Bolinao, Pangasinan (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 18:23:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Pangasinan
City
Bolinao
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.45000, 119.77000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — close to the regional average (29.9 km)
Regional average: 29.9 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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