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M3.6 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 20:00:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on February 6, 2026 at 20:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 20:00:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.89000, 125.02000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower 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

  • Bulusan
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 161 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines

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