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M1.8 Earthquake near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-10-24 15:56:00 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 24, 2026 at 15:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by PHIVOLCS. Philippines: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

ID
e127e9e814bbb496aa4df9d142f9a6ec095f1086
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-24 15:56:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Masbate
City
Claveria
Village
Imelda
Source
phivolcs
Coordinates
12.92000, 123.17000
Temperature
27.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (29.6 km)
Regional average: 29.6 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

  • Iriga
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines
  • Mayon Activity reported
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 215 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Banahaw
    Distance: 223 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines

Masbate

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 40 Catalogue entries

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