Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.5 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On January 29, 2026 at 06:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
4beda554c1cf1aedb985678e2d9c61f01d140f63
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 06:37:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.41000,
123.69000
Temperature
28.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 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
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Philippines
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
584
Country (24h)
Philippines
4