Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 31.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.0 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On April 7, 2026 at 04:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
2157df846858f8ab94d994946bc114c4d8d209ba
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 04:38:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.22000,
121.49000
Depth profile
Shallow
31 km
31 km — close to the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
578
Country (24h)
Philippines
6
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