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M3.1 Depth: 24.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-05-21 03:58:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES on May 21, 2026 at 03:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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
M3.1
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 03:58:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.69000, 119.17000
Temperature
30.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 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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