Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Zambales · Zambales
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M3.8 Earthquake near Zambales (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Zambales (Philippines) on July 25, 2026 at 19:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
69c4e583e3a54238ab0f8cb451c3448d1b93523d
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-25 19:26:22 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.59000,
119.77000
Temperature
24.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 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
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Taal Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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681
Country (24h)
Philippines
48
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