M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 09:38:31 UTC Local time:

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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 09:38:31 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.18000, 126.03000
Temperature
27.9°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Matutum
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 216 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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