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M3.0 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Zamboanga del Sur (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 02:52:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 02:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Zamboanga del Sur (Philippines). 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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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