Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cagayan · Calayan
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M3.1 Earthquake near Calayan, Cagayan (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Calayan, Cagayan (Philippines) on September 28, 2026 at 18:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
64c377b4d3288306a5dd5afcafb922b9a0da050d
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-28 18:38:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.20000,
121.41000
Temperature
28.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (29.6 km)
Regional average: 29.6 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
Cagayan
Context for this earthquake
28 Sep 2025 – 28 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 38 Catalogue entries
Of 37 other entries for this area and period, 28 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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