Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aurora · Aurora
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M3.2 Earthquake near Aurora (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Aurora (Philippines) on April 18, 2026 at 22:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
b2b6be245ecfb351a9b929473ac1b29df2753913
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 22:56:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.16000,
121.82000
Temperature
26.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19 km
19 km — shallower than the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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