M3.2 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 14:25:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 14:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 14:25:51 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.65000, 123.68000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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

  • Makaturing
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 205 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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