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M3.4 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 17:10:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 17:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 17:10:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.84000, 121.90000
Temperature
27.4°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
8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Iraya
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 91 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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