Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION
M3.9 Earthquake near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION
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About this earthquake
On January 7, 2026 at 03:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION. With a focal depth of about 10 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.
Details
ID
48af5503be8307dea9b00450a261489564a94a9a
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 03:07:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.16000,
127.08000
Temperature
28.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
6felt 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 7, 2026, 5:07 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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