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M4.0 Depth: 26.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-03-17 10:55:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 17, 2026 at 10:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near SAMAR, PHILIPPINES. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 10:55:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.27000, 126.36000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 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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