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M3.7 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 14:59:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 14:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 14:59:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.25000, 125.51000
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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

  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Awu
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
  • Banua Wuhu
    Distance: 234 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Karangetang
    Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia

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