M3.0 Depth: 41.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Mati, Davao Oriental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 13:23:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Mati, Davao Oriental (Philippines) on February 28, 2026 at 13:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

41.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-28 13:23:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Davao Oriental

City

Mati

Source

emsc

Coordinates

6.78000, 126.37000

Temperature

27.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

41 km

41 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)

Regional average: 30 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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Matutum

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Melebingoy

Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
Musuan

Distance: 188 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
Ragang

Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
Makaturing

Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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