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M3.6 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 19:35:32 UTC Local time: —

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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 19:35:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Masbate
City
Claveria
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.84000, 123.00000
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — shallower than the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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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