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M3.1 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-03-14 07:52:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES on March 14, 2026 at 07:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 07:52:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.21000, 125.76000
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 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

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  • Mayon
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  • Iriga
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