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M3.0 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Basay, Negros Oriental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 19:39:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2026 at 19:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Basay, Negros Oriental (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 11 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 19:39:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Negros Oriental
City
Basay
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.25000, 122.67000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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

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    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 305 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines

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