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M3.1 Earthquake near Mabini, Quezon (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-04-18 12:03:20 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Mabini, Quezon (Philippines) on April 18, 2026 at 12:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

ID
6126baa2acfa879a7d1a40b3e2785c331331d256
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 12:03:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Quezon
City
Mabini
Village
Mabini
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.04000, 122.04000
Temperature
24.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 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

  • Banahaw
    Distance: 124 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 130 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines
  • Taal
    Distance: 160 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries

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