Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.2 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
3a809aac0b02d6ede7ea547569cd4c9f0203b0ba
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 15:11:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.78000,
123.05000
Temperature
29.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 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 Activity reported
Philippines
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
606
Country (24h)
Philippines
2