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M3.8 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Tabuelan, Cebu (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 09:59:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Tabuelan, Cebu (Philippines) on January 31, 2026 at 09:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M3.8
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 09:59:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Cebu
City
Tabuelan
Village
Kanluhangon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.88000, 123.94000
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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