Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.0 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
d1c6cb38dc530512bf3b4f952d1fc993bc67dde9
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 19:56:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.18000,
121.85000
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 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
Volcanoes nearby
Philippines
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
594
Country (24h)
Philippines
4