M3.1 Depth: 32.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Samal, Davao del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 16:09:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2026 at 16:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Samal, Davao del Norte (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

32.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-24 16:09:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Davao del Norte

City

Samal

Village

Dadatan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

6.93000, 125.65000

Temperature

22.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

32 km

32 km — close to the regional average (30 km)

Regional average: 30 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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Musuan

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Melebingoy

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Ragang

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