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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Bacacay, Albay (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 16:01:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2026 at 16:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Bacacay, Albay (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 16:01:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Albay
City
Bacacay
Village
Pili Iraya
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.26000, 123.81000
Temperature
28.0°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 (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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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