Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION
M3.8 Earthquake near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION
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About this earthquake
On June 16, 2026 at 18:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION. With a focal depth of about 6 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.
Details
ID
b4633e7c4f6c0e5279b972c2885e9a7e01d38bd6
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 18:15:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.14000,
127.59000
Temperature
27.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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