M3.2 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Eastern Samar (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 06:13:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 06:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Eastern Samar (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 27 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

27.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-04 06:13:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Eastern Samar

City

Eastern Samar

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.80000, 125.34000

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

27 km

27 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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