M3.0 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-23 16:44:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 16:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 16:44:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.59000, 126.55000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 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: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 220 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 362 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 395 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines

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