Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 31.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Surigao del Sur · Surigao del Sur
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M3.4 Earthquake near Surigao del Sur (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Surigao del Sur (Philippines) on September 29, 2026 at 08:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
b8dc0e1de1b1e633f8abd1274bd2cce57cab5fc5
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-29 08:44:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.96000,
126.43000
Temperature
27.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
31 km
31 km — close to 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
Surigao del Sur
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 62 Catalogue entries
Of 61 other entries for this area and period, 23 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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