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M3.1 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-06-06 17:20:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on June 6, 2026 at 17:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-06 17:20:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.86000, 120.07000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — close to the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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

  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 265 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 332 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines
  • Taal
    Distance: 332 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 334 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines

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