M3.8 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Kawayan, Biliran (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 02:29:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 02:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Kawayan, Biliran (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 9 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. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-15 02:29:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Biliran

City

Kawayan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

11.67000, 124.30000

Temperature

30.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 km — shallower than the regional average (29.8 km)

Regional average: 29.8 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

Biliran

Distance: 30 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
Bulusan

Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
Cabalían

Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
Mayon

Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
Kanlaon

Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
Iriga

Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines

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