Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 32.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.6 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On September 9, 2026 at 12:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 32 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 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.
Details
ID
9bb853e3945dd12548e3e2f7e758ee9f11925903
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-09 12:53:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.39000,
120.05000
Temperature
26.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
32 km
32 km — close to 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
Philippines
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,170 Catalogue entries
Of 2,169 other entries for this area and period, 785 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)
619
Country (24h)
Philippines
2