M4.3 Depth: 117.9 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Santa Monica, Surigao del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 14:29:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 14:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Santa Monica, Surigao del Norte (Philippines). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 118 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
117.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 14:29:19 UTC
Local time
Country
Village
Rizal
Source
usgs
Coordinates
10.03100, 126.00710
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 117.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 117.9 km
Intermediate
117.9 km
117.9 km — deeper than the regional average (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
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