Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Masbate · Claveria
Country overviewPhilippines · Masbate
M3.1 Earthquake near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines) on July 14, 2026 at 07:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
8c5f6faa57efdd92fb78ae8addc2fa7da31689f6
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 07:35:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.79000,
123.08000
Temperature
30.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 km — shallower than the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 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
-
Mayon Activity reported
Masbate
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 40 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
618
Country (24h)
Philippines
2