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M3.2 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Socorro, Surigao del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 20:41:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Socorro, Surigao del Norte (Philippines) on July 29, 2026 at 20:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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: 12 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 20:41:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Surigao del Norte
City
Socorro
Village
Nueva Estrella
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.63000, 125.93000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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

  • Cabalían
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 217 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 260 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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