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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Quezon (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-04-29 05:38:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 05:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Quezon (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 05:38:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Quezon
City
Quezon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.03000, 122.07000
Temperature
29.8°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 (30.3 km)
Regional average: 30.3 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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