Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 29.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Surigao del Norte
Country overviewPhilippines
M3.7 Earthquake near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On January 3, 2026 at 06:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 29 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
31a9c6d6696f720419fc542b89ac2c1eae205ea9
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 06:53:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.65000,
126.23000
Temperature
27.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29 km
29 km — close to 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Cabalían
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Camiguin
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Musuan
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Leonard Range
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Biliran
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Ragang
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