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M3.3 Earthquake near Mahayag, Southern Leyte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 23:21:54 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On February 1, 2026 at 23:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Mahayag, Southern Leyte (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

ID
515c9cec3a0280db0b4f17ea9bea687446abb643
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 23:21:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Southern Leyte
City
Mahayag
Village
Mahayag
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.33000, 125.14000
Temperature
24.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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

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