M3.1 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near M'lang, Cotabato (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-03-09 18:50:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near M'lang, Cotabato (Philippines) on March 9, 2026 at 18:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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 M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

13.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-09 18:50:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Cotabato

City

M'lang

Village

New Esperanza

Source

emsc

Coordinates

6.96000, 124.99000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13 km

13 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)

Regional average: 30 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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