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M3.1 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 09:12:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines) on July 13, 2026 at 09:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 09:12:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Masbate
City
Claveria
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.80000, 123.09000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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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