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M3.0 Depth: 19.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-08-02 09:18:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2026 at 09:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near LUZON, PHILIPPINES. With a focal depth of about 19 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 09:18:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.88000, 119.72000
Temperature
30.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 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

  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Taal
    Distance: 347 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 350 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 359 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

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