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M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Loreto, Dinagat Islands (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 11:42:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 11:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Loreto, Dinagat Islands (Philippines). 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 11:42:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Dinagat Islands
City
Loreto
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.54000, 125.44000
Temperature
28.3°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

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