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M3.1 Earthquake near Dilasag, Aurora (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 17:12:03 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 9, 2026 at 17:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Dilasag, Aurora (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 M4.3.

Details

ID
2025729a0a895123c3864987549f2091e5c16471
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 17:12:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Aurora
City
Dilasag
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.42000, 122.14000
Temperature
21.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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