- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cagayan · Calayan
Country overviewCagayan · Calayan
Country overviewA 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.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Cagayan
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.
Open seismic profile