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M3.3 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Calauag, Quezon (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 01:30:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 01:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Calauag, Quezon (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 2 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 01:30:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Quezon
City
Calauag
Village
Tamis
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.19000, 122.29000
Temperature
30.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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

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