Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.1 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on February 27, 2026 at 09:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
ff0b634222cba5b0a50672fd3091862fbb390f12
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 09:38:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.18000,
126.03000
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 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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