M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near San Gabriel, La Union (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 01:57:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near San Gabriel, La Union (Philippines) on July 5, 2026 at 01:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 01:57:06 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.66000, 120.44000
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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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