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M3.1 Depth: 41.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Calayan, Cagayan (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 20:55:20 UTC Local time: —

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 M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 20:55:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Cagayan
City
Calayan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.45000, 121.30000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 km
41 km — deeper 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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