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M3.2 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 15:11:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 15:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 15:11:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.78000, 123.05000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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

  • Mayon
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 214 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Banahaw
    Distance: 222 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines

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