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M3.7 Depth: 32.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near General Luna, Surigao del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 06:35:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 06:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near General Luna, Surigao del Norte (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 32 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
M3.7
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 06:35:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Surigao del Norte
City
General Luna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.49000, 126.18000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 km
32 km — close to 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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