M3.2 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 16:27:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on January 23, 2026 at 16:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 16:27:20 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.28000, 121.64000
Temperature
22.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Iraya
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 146 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Cagua
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines

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