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M3.1 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 03:36:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 03:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 8 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 03:36:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.84000, 122.84000
Temperature
31.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Iriga
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Banahaw
    Distance: 201 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 219 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines

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