Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
LUZON, PHILIPPINES
M3.4 Earthquake near LUZON, PHILIPPINES
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near LUZON, PHILIPPINES on March 18, 2026 at 13:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
ee43e24f6f7fcc3cb32a3e0e8264038758e3ed8c
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 13:02:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.11000,
121.23000
Temperature
23.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 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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San Pablo Volcanic Field
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Banahaw
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Taal
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Pinatubo
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Isarog
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Iriga
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