Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 29.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
M3.1 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES on August 17, 2026 at 12:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 29 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.
Details
ID
772a295f10f1b4df6dc849b64f596512dd33da03
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 12:15:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.01000,
125.21000
Temperature
28.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29 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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Karangetang Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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