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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 13:13:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on August 13, 2026 at 13:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 13:13:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.00000, 125.72000
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (29.9 km)
Regional average: 29.9 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

  • Biliran
    Distance: 139 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines

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