Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Biliran · Kawayan
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M3.8 Earthquake near Kawayan, Biliran (Philippines)
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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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
d0a077c7a255aed41f1d091f7077b3f250d73901
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 02:29:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.67000,
124.30000
Temperature
30.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
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