M3.5 Depth: 135.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 10:49:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 10:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). At around 135 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
135.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 10:49:17 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.82000, 125.94000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 135 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 135 km
Intermediate
135 km
135 km — deeper than the regional average (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Matutum
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Awu
    Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
  • Musuan
    Distance: 248 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines

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