Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.1 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on September 9, 2026 at 19:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
a6a1db17f46f4e39fab9881a16d622b55acaa36b
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-09 19:43:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.74000,
121.97000
Temperature
28.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than 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
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Kanlaon Activity reported
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, 1,595 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)
623
Country (24h)
Philippines
2