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M3.3 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Masbate City, Masbate (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 02:49:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2026 at 02:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Masbate City, Masbate (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 02:49:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Masbate
City
Masbate City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.39000, 123.61000
Temperature
33.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 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

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