M3.0 Depth: 28.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Surigao del Sur (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 17:40:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2026 at 17:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Surigao del Sur (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

28.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-24 17:40:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Surigao del Sur

City

Surigao del Sur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.21000, 126.31000

Temperature

27.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

28 km

28 km — close to the regional average (29.8 km)

Regional average: 29.8 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

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