Philippines earthquakes

M5.8 earthquake 165 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 165 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines on Sun, May 22, 1927, 7:56 PM GMT+8 (11:56 UTC), 35 km (22 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
5.8 (mw), moderate
Local time
UTC
1927-05-22 11:56:48 UTC
Depth
35.0 km (21.7 mi), shallow
Epicenter
13.834° N, 125.996° E
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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Magnitude uncertainty
±0.20
Depth from
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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event iscgem909271. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 7:10 AM UTC.