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M3.0 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Santa Paz, Southern Leyte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 11:43:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 11:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Santa Paz, Southern Leyte (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 4 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 11:43:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Southern Leyte
City
Santa Paz
Village
Santa Paz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.10000, 125.09000
Temperature
25.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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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