M3.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Dapa, Surigao del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 16:02:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 16:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Dapa, Surigao del Norte (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-24 16:02:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Surigao del Norte

City

Dapa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.66000, 126.07000

Temperature

29.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)

Regional average: 29.7 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

Cabalían

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
Camiguin

Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
Musuan

Distance: 227 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
Leonard Range

Distance: 253 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
Biliran

Distance: 267 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
Ragang

Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

Historic earthquake map · Philippines

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Philippines

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

629

Country (24h)