Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Masbate · Claveria
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M3.4 Earthquake near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On August 21, 2026 at 18:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 4 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
ID
c5ac1598a1a8c9fec9d564c8ee2712a517a6c4df
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 18:54:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.80000,
123.07000
Temperature
28.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 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
-
Mayon Activity reported
Masbate
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 40 Catalogue entries
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