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M3.1 Earthquake near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 11:57:54 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 25, 2026 at 11:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Claveria, Masbate (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 9 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

ID
21ebadd2c273199f0d63f096f43a9a3fd2f9eefd
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-25 11:57:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Masbate
City
Claveria
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.80000, 123.04000
Temperature
25.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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