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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-09-05 11:08:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 5, 2026 at 11:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 11:08:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.72000, 120.61000
Temperature
26.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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

  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 172 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Iraya
    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 400 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines

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