Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.0 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On September 10, 2026 at 06:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
c4898ddaf368956e29975f611f540adac9c6dc55
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-10 06:03:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.57000,
125.08000
Temperature
29.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 km
30 km — close to 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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Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,170 Catalogue entries
Of 2,169 other entries for this area and period, 1,840 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
619
Country (24h)
Philippines
2