Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.0 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on October 15, 2026 at 00:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
a0d6f008d0fac44d655541216eb060054fe7288b
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-15 00:16:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.26000,
120.05000
Temperature
28.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Philippines
6
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