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M3.1 Depth: 51.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near BATAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-04-06 11:50:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near BATAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES on April 6, 2026 at 11:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
51.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 11:50:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.76000, 121.54000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51 km
Shallow
51 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

  • Iraya
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 200 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 456 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan

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