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M3.0 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Surigao del Sur (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 20:44:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Surigao del Sur (Philippines) on April 20, 2026 at 20:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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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 km)
Regional average: 30 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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    Distance: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
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