M3.7 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-03-16 15:12:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near VISAYAN SEA, PHILIPPINES on March 16, 2026 at 15:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-16 15:12:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.08000, 123.74000

Temperature

24.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

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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Stats (last 24h)

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