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M3.7 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Cagwait, Surigao del Sur (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 16:29:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Cagwait, Surigao del Sur (Philippines) on July 11, 2026 at 16:29 UTC. 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 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-11 16:29:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Surigao del Sur
City
Cagwait
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.87000, 126.35000
Temperature
28.9°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 (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
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