M3.1 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ilocos Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 19:53:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Ilocos Norte (Philippines) on February 23, 2026 at 19:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

26.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-23 19:53:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Ilocos Norte

City

Ilocos Norte

Source

emsc

Coordinates

18.12000, 120.36000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

26 km

26 km — close to the regional average (30.5 km)

Regional average: 30.5 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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