Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 22.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Masbate · Claveria
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M3.6 Earthquake near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines) on July 31, 2026 at 19:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
94fdda1694bd4744e6a37b69f7b77635468dae8b
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 19:35:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.84000,
123.00000
Temperature
26.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22 km
22 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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
-
Mayon Activity reported
Masbate
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 39 Catalogue entries
Of 38 other entries for this area and period, 11 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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2