Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
M3.1 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
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About this earthquake
On March 4, 2026 at 16:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
334f2d4a752d74ae4fba943e92c878d7980d67a7
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-04 16:39:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.35000,
126.44000
Temperature
27.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 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
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Karangetang Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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