Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cebu · Cebu
Country overviewPhilippines · Cebu
M3.2 Earthquake near Cebu (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On March 22, 2026 at 20:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Cebu (Philippines). 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
fbc2fe096bfd7c3840d9aa575bb047274d841c1c
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 20:41:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.90000,
123.84000
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Volcanoes nearby
Cebu
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 219 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)
578
Country (24h)
Philippines
4