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M3.4 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-02 15:38:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte (Philippines) on May 2, 2026 at 15:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 15:38:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Southern Leyte
City
Padre Burgos
Village
Candatag
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.10000, 124.99000
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 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

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