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M3.2 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Magsingal, Ilocos Sur (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 21:57:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 21:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Magsingal, Ilocos Sur (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 21:57:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Ilocos Sur
City
Magsingal
Village
Maratudo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.69000, 120.49000
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 km — close to the regional average (29.9 km)
Regional average: 29.9 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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    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
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  • Didicas
    Distance: 238 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • Iraya
    Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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