Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.5 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on September 23, 2026 at 06:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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 M4.8.
Details
ID
dee31bd190872238715d2d58d790ef1df80def11
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-23 06:35:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.59000,
121.30000
Temperature
28.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 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
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Context for this earthquake
23 Sep 2025 – 23 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,169 Catalogue entries
Of 2,168 other entries for this area and period, 880 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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