M3.2 Depth: 51.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-03-05 12:28:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES on March 5, 2026 at 12:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 51 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
51.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-05 12:28:38 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.69000, 126.55000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51 km
Shallow
51 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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  • Musuan
    Distance: 293 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Banua Wuhu
    Distance: 308 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia

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