M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Davao City (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 18:13:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Davao City (Philippines) on May 9, 2026 at 18:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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. Philippines: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-09 18:13:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Davao City

Source

emsc

Coordinates

7.12000, 125.42000

Temperature

25.2°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Leonard Range

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Musuan

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Matutum

Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
Ragang

Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
Melebingoy

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
Makaturing

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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