Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.0 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 2, 2026 at 12:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
d345bf8aba1034e2f38fbeb449f5064dfdf00186
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-02 12:55:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.87000,
121.82000
Temperature
26.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 km — shallower than 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
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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,028 Catalogue entries
Of 2,027 other entries for this area and period, 1,708 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
458
Country (24h)
Philippines
3