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M2.8 Depth: 50.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-04-21 03:24:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 03:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred. With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 03:24:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.05000, 124.20000
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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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Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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