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M5.5 Earthquake near 53 km E of Santiago, Philippines

UTC time: 2026-01-07 04:12:57 UTC Local time: —

Magnitude

M5.5

Depth: 11.9 km
Source: USGS

53 km E of Santiago, Philippines

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About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 04:12 UTC, a magnitude M5.5 earthquake occurred near 53 km E of Santiago, Philippines. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

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Magnitude

M5.5

Depth

11.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-07 04:12:57 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

7.28630, 127.05950

Temperature

27.9°C

Depth profile

Shallow

11.9 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Manay57.9 kmW20'336

Mati100.0 kmW105'908

Davao City161.4 kmW1'848'947

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Volcanoes nearby

Leonard Range

Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
Musuan

Distance: 229 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
Matutum

Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
Melebingoy

Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
Ragang

Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
Makaturing

Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours23

First 24 hours40

First 72 hours45

Strongest subsequent eventM5.3

M5.32026-01-07 04:12:58 UTC14.6 kmMindanao, Philippines M5.32026-01-07 04:12:58 UTC6.6 kmEvent of magnitude 5.3, near of Davao (Monde) M5.22026-01-07 04:13:04 UTC33.7 kmPhilippines M3.32026-01-07 04:19:30 UTC23.3 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES M4.92026-01-07 04:36:45 UTC4.1 km50 km E of Santiago, Philippines M4.92026-01-07 04:36:46 UTC17.4 kmMindanao, Philippines M4.92026-01-07 04:36:46 UTC5.3 kmPHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION M3.42026-01-07 04:38:44 UTC39.5 kmCaraga M4.92026-01-07 04:46:52 UTC12.1 kmMindanao, Philippines M4.92026-01-07 04:46:53 UTC8.3 kmPHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION M5.02026-01-07 04:46:54 UTC54.5 kmEvent of magnitude 5.0, near of Davao (Monde) M3.02026-01-07 05:30:59 UTC12.3 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.5 to M6.6.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

NNSNM6.635.0 km39.0 km

USPM6.1107.6 km30.9 km

USGSM5.511.9 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#44

Earlier events M≥4343

Earlier events M≥5128

Compared since2025-01-05

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.52025-10-10 01:43:58 UTC33.7 km20 km E of Santiago, Philippines M7.42025-10-10 01:44:00 UTC33.7 km20 km E of Santiago, Philippines M7.42025-10-10 01:43:59 UTC40.1 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES M7.42025-10-10 01:43:57 UTC34.3 kmPhilippines [Sea] M7.42025-10-10 01:43:56 UTC22.9 km33 km ESE of Baculin, Philippines

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