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M4.1 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 22:31:10 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on January 29, 2026 at 22:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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 M4.6.

Details

ID
462b23832cc381704eb434c4ce8224133cd2e763
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 22:31:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.46000, 123.71000
Temperature
28.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (29.5 km)
Regional average: 29.5 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

Felt reports

1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Jan 29, 2026, 10:45 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries

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