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M3.0 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 19:56:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 19:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 6 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 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 19:56:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.18000, 121.85000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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

  • Didicas
    Distance: 39 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
  • Iraya
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines

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