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M3.3 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Calayan, Cagayan (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 07:39:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Calayan, Cagayan (Philippines) on May 19, 2026 at 07:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 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 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 07:39:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Cagayan
City
Calayan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.22000, 121.13000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 km — close to the regional average (29.8 km)
Regional average: 29.8 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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