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M3.0 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near General Luna, Surigao del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 21:08:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near General Luna, Surigao del Norte (Philippines) on August 27, 2026 at 21:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 21:08:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Surigao del Norte
City
General Luna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.59000, 126.13000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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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