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M3.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Baganga, Davao Oriental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 12:47:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Baganga, Davao Oriental (Philippines) on January 30, 2026 at 12:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 12:47:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Oriental
City
Baganga
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.56000, 126.61000
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than 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

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