Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Masbate · Claveria
Country overviewPhilippines · Masbate
M3.6 Earthquake near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On July 14, 2026 at 12:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 5 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 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
927a636309726923bb9ed5c21c4ab5db53fee5dd
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 12:27:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.83000,
123.04000
Temperature
28.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jul 14, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Mayon Activity reported
Masbate
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 40 Catalogue entries
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