Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 93.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Apayao · Apayao
Country overviewPhilippines · Apayao
M3.2 Earthquake near Apayao (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On September 9, 2026 at 02:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Apayao (Philippines). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 93 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
3630e5fc011693f86433cb881cae80c7d7932754
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
93.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-09 02:52:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.35000,
121.18000
Temperature
29.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
93 km
93 km — deeper than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,170 Catalogue entries
Of 2,169 other entries for this area and period, 1,373 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
626
Country (24h)
Philippines
2