Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Abra · Bucay
Country overviewPhilippines · Abra
M3.4 Earthquake near Bucay, Abra (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On September 7, 2026 at 02:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Bucay, Abra (Philippines). 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.
Details
ID
47f448857f13d20e1320437e6bcfed46b137344b
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-07 02:04:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Salnec
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.47000,
120.67000
Temperature
25.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
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Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,171 Catalogue entries
Of 2,170 other entries for this area and period, 1,050 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
497
Country (24h)
Philippines
3