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M3.7 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-05-15 20:52:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES on May 15, 2026 at 20:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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
M3.7
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 20:52:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.15000, 121.06000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 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

  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 120 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
  • Iraya
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines

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