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
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.07000, 123.96000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Mayon
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Banahaw
    Distance: 267 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 287 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines

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