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M3.4 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Ilocos Sur (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 17:42:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Ilocos Sur (Philippines) on August 30, 2026 at 17:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 17:42:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Ilocos Sur
City
Ilocos Sur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.83000, 120.29000
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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

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    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
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  • Didicas
    Distance: 245 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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