Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Davao Occidental · Sarangani
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M3.6 Earthquake near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On July 31, 2026 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.
Details
ID
a7a9bf84960577c76215b757ccaa2a38b710b105
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 21:48:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.38000,
125.59000
Temperature
26.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Davao Occidental
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 215 Catalogue entries
Of 214 other entries for this area and period, 106 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)
640
Country (24h)
Philippines
2