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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Pimbalayan, Sultan Kudarat (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 11:25:43 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Pimbalayan on May 16, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near Pimbalayan, Sultan Kudarat (Philippines) · 2026-05-16 11:25:43 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 11:25 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Pimbalayan, Sultan Kudarat (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 11:25:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Sultan Kudarat
City
Pimbalayan
Village
Pimbalayan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.82410, 124.68160
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
General Salipada K. Pendatun4.4 kmE31'263
Tacurong14.6 kmS116'945
Malingao43.8 kmNW1'121'974

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Matutum
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 125 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2
First 24 hours2
First 72 hours2
Strongest subsequent eventM8.0
M5.32026-05-16 11:25:44 UTC16.4 kmTulunan M5.02026-05-16 11:25:44 UTC15.9 kmPandag M4.22026-05-22 07:07:45 UTC61.6 kmMidtungok M4.02026-05-26 02:23:42 UTC147.5 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES M3.92026-06-01 04:42:21 UTC99.6 kmMORO GULF, MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES M3.12026-06-03 16:21:36 UTC138.3 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES M3.52026-06-07 00:25:55 UTC144.6 kmLawaan M4.22026-06-07 14:30:18 UTC66.1 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES M7.82026-06-07 23:37:40 UTC125.1 kmMindanao, Philippines M8.02026-06-07 23:37:40 UTC142.8 km26 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines M7.82026-06-07 23:37:41 UTC134.4 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES M7.82026-06-07 23:37:41 UTC138.9 kmMindanao, Philippines

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#45
Earlier events M≥4125
Earlier events M≥547
Compared since2025-01-04

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.02026-01-28 06:47:02 UTC105.1 kmPhilippines M5.92026-01-28 06:47:01 UTC103.2 kmPhilippines M5.92026-01-28 06:47:01 UTC105.3 kmPhilippines M5.92025-04-19 16:11:14 UTC124.1 km39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.82026-04-04 10:34:30 UTC149.3 km

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