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M3.1 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 15:49:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on February 27, 2026 at 15:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 15:49:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.78000, 122.13000
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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

  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Iraya
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 79 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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