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M4.2 Depth: 152.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 05:27:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on January 22, 2026 at 05:27 UTC. At around 152 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
152.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 05:27:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.35000, 125.99000
Temperature
31.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 152 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 152 km
Intermediate
152 km
152 km — deeper than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Matutum
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 198 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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