M3.3 Depth: 168.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 02:36:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on July 21, 2026 at 02:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 168 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
168.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 02:36:53 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.97000, 122.11000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 168 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 168 km
Intermediate
168 km
168 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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

  • Iraya
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 211 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 431 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan

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