Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 28.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.1 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On February 28, 2026 at 02:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 28 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
7fc649766127fcec7068fd19f253c28705a1d7b1
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 02:12:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.30000,
123.63000
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
28 km
28 km — close to the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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