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M3.7 Depth: 19.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 01:00:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on August 16, 2026 at 01:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 01:00:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.06000, 126.21000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 km — shallower 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

  • Matutum
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 238 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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