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M3.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 05:01:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines) on February 14, 2026 at 05:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 05:01:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Masbate
City
Claveria
Village
San Isidro
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.77000, 123.27000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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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