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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 23:05:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on January 29, 2026 at 23:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 23:05:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.55100, 123.80410
Temperature
28.6°C

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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 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

  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 203 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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