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M3.1 Depth: 36.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 16:26:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 16:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 36 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 16:26:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.90000, 122.04000
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 km — close to 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

  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 352 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 381 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines

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