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M3.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-04-20 00:37:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 20, 2026 at 00:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near LEYTE, PHILIPPINES. With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 00:37:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.26000, 124.59000
Temperature
30.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 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

  • Biliran
    Distance: 30 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

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