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M3.0 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Socorro, Surigao del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 21:01:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2026 at 21:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Socorro, Surigao del Norte (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 21:01:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Surigao del Norte
City
Socorro
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.72000, 125.83000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 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

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    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 221 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 245 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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