M3.5 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Sibagat, Agusan del Sur (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 07:52:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 07:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Sibagat, Agusan del Sur (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 17 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 07:52:54 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Village
Sinai
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.79000, 125.68000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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

  • Camiguin
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 122 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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