Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 24.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
LUZON, PHILIPPINES
M3.5 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES on May 15, 2026 at 02:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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
ID
9cdf11d90af0c47476da4439676d2f04ec06ee09
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 02:41:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.78000,
120.91000
Temperature
28.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
24 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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