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M3.5 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 17:27:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on February 4, 2026 at 17:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 17:27:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.71000, 122.01000
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • Banahaw
    Distance: 191 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 193 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines
  • Taal
    Distance: 218 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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