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M3.1 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 10:35:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 10:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 10:35:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Agusan del Norte
City
Cabadbaran
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.24000, 125.45000
Temperature
30.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 km — shallower than the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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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    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
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