M3.3 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-11 15:16:18 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION on May 11, 2026 at 15:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 15:16:18 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.04000, 126.51000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 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

  • Cabalían
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 222 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 329 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 386 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines

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