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M3.6 Earthquake near Compostela, Davao de Oro (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 18:38:53 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Compostela, Davao de Oro (Philippines) on January 19, 2026 at 18:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

ID
0cac5f9b436e91ab2a87feb6784c439262851673
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 18:38:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao de Oro
City
Compostela
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.67000, 126.07000
Temperature
24.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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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