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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION (Philippines)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 17:59:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2025 at 17:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 17:59:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Surigao del Norte
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.00000, 126.16000
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

  • Cabalían
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 245 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 265 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 314 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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