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M3.1 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Sorsogon (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 08:53:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 08:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Sorsogon (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 08:53:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Sorsogon
City
Sorsogon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.07000, 124.33000
Temperature
30.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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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  • Biliran
    Distance: 173 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
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