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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 19:13:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines) on August 9, 2026 at 19:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 19:13:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Occidental
City
Sarangani
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.29000, 125.31000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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