M3.3 Depth: 56.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Santo Rosario, Zambales (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 08:54:12 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Santo Rosario, Zambales (Philippines) on January 21, 2026 at 08:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 08:54:12 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Village
Santo Rosario
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.34000, 119.95000
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56 km
Shallow
56 km
56 km — deeper 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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