M3.8 Depth: 32.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-04-30 13:53:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 13:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 13:53:40 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.74000, 125.97000
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 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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    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 230 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 253 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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