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M3.2 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 15:38:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 15:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 15:38:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.59000, 121.72000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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

  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 25 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 76 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Iraya
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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