M3.8 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-05-30 21:04:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2026 at 21:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred. With a focal depth of about 15 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
M3.8
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 21:04:20 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.66000, 119.06000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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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Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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