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M3.5 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 00:16:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental (Philippines) on May 1, 2026 at 00:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 00:16:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Occidental
City
Jose Abad Santos
Village
Marabatuan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.88000, 125.64000
Temperature
23.5°C

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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 (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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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