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M3.6 Depth: 34.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 15:06:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 15:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
34.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 15:06:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.22000, 125.49000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34 km
Shallow
34 km
34 km — close to the regional average (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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

  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Awu
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
  • Banua Wuhu
    Distance: 231 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Karangetang
    Distance: 271 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia

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