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M3.0 Depth: 31.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 16:45:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 16:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Sarangani, Davao Occidental (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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 M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 16:45:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Occidental
City
Sarangani
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.31000, 125.25000
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 km
31 km — close to the regional average (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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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