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M3.9 Depth: 66.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION

UTC time: 2026-05-09 13:21:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 13:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
66.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 13:21:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.48000, 125.36000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66 km
Shallow
66 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

  • Bulusan
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines
  • Isarog
    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 235 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines

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