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M3.2 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 18:58:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines) on September 1, 2026 at 18:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 18:58:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Occidental
City
Sarangani
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.40000, 125.26000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — close to 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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