M3.2 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Calayan, Cagayan (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 06:50:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Calayan, Cagayan (Philippines) on August 19, 2026 at 06:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-19 06:50:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Cagayan

City

Calayan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

19.58000, 121.85000

Temperature

29.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)

Regional average: 29.7 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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