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M3.4 Depth: 19.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-05-28 00:27:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2026 at 00:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near BABUYAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-28 00:27:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.04000, 121.28000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 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

  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 97 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
  • Iraya
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 446 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines

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