Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Quezon · Calauag
Country overviewPhilippines · Quezon
M3.3 Earthquake near Calauag, Quezon (Philippines)
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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 M4.0.
Details
ID
b83d8b7bc6db87cc28489fae61db18050c6bd634
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 01:30:34 UTC
Local time
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Village
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.19000,
122.29000
Temperature
30.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 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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Mayon Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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