Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 34.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.3 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On August 21, 2026 at 05:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.
Details
ID
cd6206a053a18255a4fd41730668d8ceb9f860b5
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
34.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 05:46:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.25000,
125.24000
Temperature
28.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
34 km
34 km — close to 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
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Karangetang Activity reported
Philippines
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
625
Country (24h)
Philippines
3