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M3.2 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 22:38:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 22:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 22:38:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.36000, 120.13000
Temperature
29.0°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taal
    Distance: 118 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 152 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines
  • Banahaw
    Distance: 166 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 353 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 359 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines

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