Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 41.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cagayan · Calayan
Country overviewPhilippines · Cagayan
M3.1 Earthquake near Calayan, Cagayan (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On August 23, 2026 at 20:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Calayan, Cagayan (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 41 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
830b56110e733a66ef95969066f35dccee70cd26
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 20:55:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.45000,
121.30000
Temperature
28.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41 km
41 km — deeper than the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
Cagayan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 37 Catalogue entries
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