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M3.1 Earthquake near Baganga, Davao Oriental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 01:22:30 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Baganga, Davao Oriental (Philippines) on January 23, 2026 at 01:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

ID
4d303e5b766d2c69a1c5ee587963d26cc555bb8c
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 01:22:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Oriental
City
Baganga
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.65000, 126.64000
Temperature
24.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 km — close to the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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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