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M3.3 Earthquake near Panglit, Zambales (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-09-18 21:07:38 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Panglit, Zambales (Philippines) on September 18, 2026 at 21:07 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

ID
cc54ca99e08a5f0a3917077e91beec26b59fcdfe
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 21:07:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Zambales
City
Panglit
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.48000, 119.92000
Temperature
24.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — deeper than the regional average (29.6 km)
Regional average: 29.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • Taal
    Distance: 200 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 212 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines
  • Banahaw
    Distance: 230 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 385 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 424 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines

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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,173 Catalogue entries

Of 2,172 other entries for this area and period, 1,205 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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