Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.0 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On October 6, 2026 at 11:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 18 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
f2ce598f6e94a7c50fc04dd6fe05061a54fedb30
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-06 11:57:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.48000,
119.95000
Temperature
30.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 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 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
532
Country (24h)
Philippines
3