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M3.4 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-04-05 19:54:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES on April 5, 2026 at 19:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 19:54:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.88000, 121.39000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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

  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Iraya
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 123 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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