M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-05-04 22:05:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 22:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near LUZON, PHILIPPINES. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-04 22:05:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.07000, 123.96000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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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