M3.4 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

UTC time: 2026-03-28 04:44:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES on March 28, 2026 at 04:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-28 04:44:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.32000, 126.79000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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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