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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-04-06 20:59:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES on April 6, 2026 at 20:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 20:59:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.86000, 120.62000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 168 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
  • Iraya
    Distance: 231 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 416 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines

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