M3.1 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 04:17:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines) on July 14, 2026 at 04:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-14 04:17:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Masbate

City

Claveria

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.78000, 123.15000

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Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 km — shallower than the regional average (30.2 km)

Regional average: 30.2 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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