Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 23.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.9 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on October 4, 2026 at 15:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.
Details
ID
eeb16f5edc398b530d93c23e1a6dec1d8ca109f8
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-04 15:52:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.52000,
126.43000
Temperature
28.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
23 km
23 km — shallower than the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,993 Catalogue entries
Of 1,992 other entries for this area and period, 493 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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589
Country (24h)
Philippines
5
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