Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES
M3.5 Earthquake near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES on March 12, 2026 at 19:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
681a9792940028c24099b8ae35c6e4e51b3b8094
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 19:55:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.93000,
121.27000
Depth profile
Shallow
12 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
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Babuyan Claro
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Iraya
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Didicas
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Camiguin de Babuyanes
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Cagua
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
515
Country (24h)
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