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M4.7 Earthquake near Caraga, Davao Oriental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 17:28:01 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 17:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Caraga, Davao Oriental (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

ID
50595950bd9d0c75f99a306f7943547832670807
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 17:28:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Oriental
City
Caraga
Source
usgs
Coordinates
7.29980, 126.30080
Temperature
20.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 km
17.5 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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