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M3.3 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Eastern Samar (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 18:45:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 18:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Eastern Samar (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 9 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 18:45:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Eastern Samar
City
Eastern Samar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.64000, 125.71000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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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