M3.5 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near BATAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-05-01 13:36:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near BATAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES on May 1, 2026 at 13:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 13:36:26 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.96000, 121.13000
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Iraya
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 149 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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