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M3.9 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 18:30:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on January 30, 2026 at 18:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 18:30:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.16000, 122.89000
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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

  • Isarog
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'966 m ·Last eruption: -3500 ·Philippines
  • Banahaw
    Distance: 194 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'158 m ·Philippines
  • Iriga
    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'138 m ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 206 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Taal
    Distance: 240 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 311 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

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