Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Zambales · Zambales
Country overviewPhilippines · Zambales
M3.0 Earthquake near Zambales (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On February 24, 2026 at 16:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Zambales (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 18 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
56ce516d5625b2a451a05731ff14ac545030b6f2
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 16:53:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.53000,
120.06000
Temperature
27.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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