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M3.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Surigao del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 18:25:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 18:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Surigao del Norte (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 15 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than 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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    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 242 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
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  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 296 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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