M3.1 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-04-06 07:52:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES on April 6, 2026 at 07:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-06 07:52:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

10.97000, 124.01000

Temperature

29.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

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

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Camiguin

Distance: 209 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
Mayon

Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

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