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M3.1 Depth: 52.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 18:56:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on August 3, 2026 at 18:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 52 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 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 18:56:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.52000, 120.09000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52 km
Shallow
52 km
52 km — deeper than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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

  • Taal
    Distance: 112 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 147 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines
  • Banahaw
    Distance: 162 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 363 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines

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