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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near San Isidro, Leyte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 15:12:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near San Isidro, Leyte (Philippines) on July 21, 2026 at 15:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 15:12:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Leyte
City
San Isidro
County
3rd District
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.35000, 124.39000
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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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