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M3.6 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Candelaria, Zambales (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 06:06:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 06:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Candelaria, Zambales (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 21 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 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 06:06:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Zambales
City
Candelaria
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.60000, 119.87000
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 km — shallower than 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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