M3.5 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-03-21 21:55:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES on March 21, 2026 at 21:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 21:55:27 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.59000, 119.31000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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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