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M3.1 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-04 23:58:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 23:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION. With a focal depth of about 26 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 23:58:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.92000, 120.37000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 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

  • Iraya
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 280 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 352 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
  • Kueishantao
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 361 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Taiwan

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