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M3.0 Depth: 32.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Sulat, Eastern Samar (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 23:53:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Sulat, Eastern Samar (Philippines) on May 4, 2026 at 23:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 18 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 23:53:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Eastern Samar
City
Sulat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.83000, 125.51000
Temperature
29.3°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
32 km — close to 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

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