Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cebu · Batad
Country overviewPhilippines · Cebu
M3.2 Earthquake near Batad, Cebu (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On September 15, 2026 at 18:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Batad, Cebu (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 6 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
5777de319c152b4bdb33d4d23afa3383afec56f3
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-15 18:02:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
Batad
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.01000,
123.95000
Temperature
25.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 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
Cebu
Context for this earthquake
16 Sep 2025 – 16 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 376 Catalogue entries
Of 375 other entries for this area and period, 219 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)
556
Country (24h)
Philippines
3