M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Surigao City, Surigao del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-10 23:36:25 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Surigao City, Surigao del Norte (Philippines) on May 10, 2026 at 23:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-10 23:36:25 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.68000, 125.46000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Cabalían
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 205 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 229 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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