Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 29.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Eastern Samar · A-et
Country overviewPhilippines · Eastern Samar
M3.7 Earthquake near A-et, Eastern Samar (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On May 13, 2026 at 16:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near A-et, Eastern Samar (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 29 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. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
03eb55298829bea88dab9f77402e923085555a94
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 16:35:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Village
A-et
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.82000,
125.38000
Temperature
23.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29 km
29 km — close to the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 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
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
595
Country (24h)
Philippines
4