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M3.4 Depth: 48.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Adams, Ilocos Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 17:27:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 17:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Adams, Ilocos Norte (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 17:27:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Ilocos Norte
City
Adams
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.44000, 120.90000
Temperature
23.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 km
48 km — deeper than the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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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