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M3.1 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Lanao del Sur (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 15:12:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 15:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Lanao del Sur (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 15:12:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Lanao del Sur
City
Lanao del Sur
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.80000, 124.55000
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than 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

  • Ragang
    Distance: 13 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
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  • Camiguin
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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