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M3.1 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Borongan, Eastern Samar (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 17:10:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 17:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Borongan, Eastern Samar (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 17:10:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Eastern Samar
City
Borongan
Village
Benowangan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.45000, 125.37000
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 km
23 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

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