M3.0 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 14:03:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 14:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.2.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-14 14:03:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Masbate

City

Claveria

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.87000, 123.07000

Temperature

28.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 km — shallower than the regional average (30.1 km)

Regional average: 30.1 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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