M3.8 Depth: 33.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Caraga, Davao Oriental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 19:19:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Caraga, Davao Oriental (Philippines) on February 23, 2026 at 19:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 12 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

33.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-23 19:19:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Davao Oriental

City

Caraga

Source

emsc

Coordinates

7.39000, 126.62000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

33 km

33 km — close to the regional average (30.4 km)

Regional average: 30.4 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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