M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near San Fernando, Romblon (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 16:43:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near San Fernando, Romblon (Philippines) on February 21, 2026 at 16:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-21 16:43:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Romblon

City

San Fernando

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.33000, 122.39000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)

Regional average: 30 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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