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M3.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 04:15:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on April 30, 2026 at 04:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 04:15:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.12000, 122.06000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 312 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 371 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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