Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Leyte · Javier
Country overviewPhilippines · Leyte
M3.5 Earthquake near Javier, Leyte (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Javier, Leyte (Philippines) on August 9, 2026 at 13:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
b9c3833360587c51fced9a43f18d9b3028fa9c02
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 13:56:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Caraye
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.72000,
124.92000
Temperature
24.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 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
Leyte
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 35 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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