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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 03:24:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 28, 2026 at 03:24 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Philippines: 9 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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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 (30.3 km)
Regional average: 30.3 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
Maganoy9.8 kmNE17'394
Isulan35.1 kmSE101'455
Malingao38.9 kmN1'121'974

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Makaturing
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 140 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours18
First 24 hours46
First 72 hours57
Strongest subsequent eventM5.9
M5.02026-01-28 03:24:29 UTC33.9 kmBagumbayan M5.12026-01-28 06:31:20 UTC65.2 kmPhilippines M5.12026-01-28 06:31:22 UTC68.9 kmPhilippines M5.02026-01-28 06:31:28 UTC128.3 kmBubong M3.32026-01-28 06:37:00 UTC89.0 kmPhilippines M5.92026-01-28 06:47:01 UTC71.5 kmPhilippines M5.92026-01-28 06:47:01 UTC73.8 kmPhilippines M5.62026-01-28 06:47:03 UTC60.6 kmPhilippines M3.22026-01-28 07:13:15 UTC87.5 kmPhilippines M3.52026-01-28 07:24:10 UTC77.3 kmPhilippines M3.32026-01-28 07:36:29 UTC53.0 kmSultan Kudarat M3.72026-01-28 08:01:06 UTC72.0 kmPhilippines

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#12
Earlier events M≥476
Earlier events M≥522
Compared since2025-01-04

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.92025-04-19 16:11:14 UTC111.0 km39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.62025-04-15 21:42:42 UTC115.6 km38 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M5.42026-01-27 17:05:11 UTC95.0 kmPhilippines M5.42025-01-13 00:19:47 UTC58.7 km20 km W of Taguisa, Philippines M5.32026-01-28 01:41:50 UTC68.8 kmPhilippines

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