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M3.1 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near BATAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-04-05 17:37:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 17:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near BATAN ISL REGION, PHILIPPINES. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 17:37:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.02000, 122.96000
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
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

  • Iraya
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 132 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 218 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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