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M3.3 Depth: 48.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 08:11:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2026 at 08:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 48 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 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 km
48 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

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