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M3.1 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 07:34:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines) on August 3, 2026 at 07:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-03 07:34:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Masbate
City
Claveria
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.83000, 123.11000
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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