M4.4 Depth: 72.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Alabel, Sarangani (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 22:24:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 22:24 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Alabel, Sarangani (Philippines). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

72.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-08 22:24:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Sarangani

City

Alabel

Source

emsc

Coordinates

6.19000, 125.27000

Temperature

25.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

72 km

72 km — deeper than the regional average (30.1 km)

Regional average: 30.1 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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