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M3.6 Depth: 53.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 14:25:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental (Philippines) on May 6, 2026 at 14:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 9 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
53.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 14:25:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Negros Occidental
City
Hinoba-an
Village
Alim
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.54000, 122.48000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53 km
Shallow
53 km
53 km — deeper than the regional average (30.2 km)
Regional average: 30.2 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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  • Cabalían
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    Distance: 315 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines

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