Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.4 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On January 18, 2026 at 14:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
4f0d587d436bf43cba6648fa103a820d0ef9e6b7
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 14:11:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.45000,
121.95000
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
506
Country (24h)
Philippines
8
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