Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.9 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on January 21, 2026 at 02:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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
5437fad018a60a628956444b49f0c26af0f449fc
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 02:30:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.42000,
123.72000
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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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Melebingoy
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Matutum
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Makaturing
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Ragang
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Musuan
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Leonard Range
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
506
Country (24h)
Philippines
8
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