Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.6 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
73991f9a89e460ca2d43dd8e6b800c6968907f30
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 20:00:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.89000,
125.02000
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 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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Mayon Activity reported
Philippines
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
569
Country (24h)
Philippines
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