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M3.5 Depth: 54.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Aurora (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 16:45:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2026 at 16:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Aurora (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 54 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 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
54.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 16:45:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Aurora
City
Aurora
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.32000, 121.97000
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54 km
Shallow
54 km
54 km — deeper 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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