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M3.0 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Surigao del Sur (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 14:33:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 14:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Surigao del Sur (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 29 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 14:33:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Surigao del Sur
City
Surigao del Sur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.51000, 126.01000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — close to the regional average (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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

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    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
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  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 276 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines

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