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M3.4 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Eastern Samar (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 21:36:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Eastern Samar (Philippines) on May 14, 2026 at 21:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 21:36:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Eastern Samar
City
Eastern Samar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.69000, 125.62000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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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  • Camiguin
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
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