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M3.0 Depth: 59.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-01 09:51:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 09:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Loreto, Dinagat Islands (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 09:51:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Dinagat Islands
City
Loreto
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.33000, 125.68000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 km
59 km — deeper 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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