M3.3 Depth: 19.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 02:06:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on May 8, 2026 at 02:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 02:06:46 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.33000, 123.75000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 km — shallower than the regional average (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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

  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 225 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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