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M2.1 Earthquake near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-11-02 16:38:00 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On November 2, 2026 at 16:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by PHIVOLCS. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 42 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

ID
479a8fb8a837b41d4f8030eb2e7414d7e491dd7e
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-02 16:38:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Masbate
City
Claveria
Source
phivolcs
Coordinates
12.81000, 123.03000
Temperature
27.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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

  • Iriga
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines
  • Mayon Activity reported
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 217 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Banahaw
    Distance: 218 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines

Masbate

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 40 Catalogue entries

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