M3.2 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Ormoc, Leyte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 12:39:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2026 at 12:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Ormoc, Leyte (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 12:39:29 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.03000, 124.72000
Temperature
25.8°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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  • Bulusan
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