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M3.1 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Sarangani (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 12:10:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Sarangani (Philippines) on July 9, 2026 at 12:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 12:10:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Sarangani
City
Sarangani
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.89000, 125.35000
Temperature
17.9°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 (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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

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