M3.1 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Masbate City, Masbate (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 03:21:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 03:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Masbate City, Masbate (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-11 03:21:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Masbate

City

Masbate City

Source

emsc

Coordinates

12.52000, 123.57000

Temperature

29.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6 km

6 km — shallower than the regional average (30.1 km)

Regional average: 30.1 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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