Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 73.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ilocos Sur · Candon
Country overviewPhilippines · Ilocos Sur
M3.1 Earthquake near Candon, Ilocos Sur (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 9, 2026 at 08:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Candon, Ilocos Sur (Philippines). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. 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 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
78323fe44f4c8a41f927fa28caba5eacba89a275
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
73.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-09 08:34:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.19000,
120.44000
Temperature
26.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
73 km
73 km — deeper than the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
623
Country (24h)
Philippines
2