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M3.5 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Javier, Leyte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 13:56:29 UTC Local time: —

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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 13:56:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Leyte
City
Javier
County
5th District
Village
Caraye
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.72000, 124.92000
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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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