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M3.0 Depth: 41.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-08-12 23:39:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES on August 12, 2026 at 23:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 41 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 23:39:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.30000, 125.07000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 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

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    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
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  • Awu
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
  • Banua Wuhu
    Distance: 243 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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