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M3.4 Earthquake near Caraga, Davao Oriental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 04:38:44 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 7, 2026 at 04:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Caraga, Davao Oriental (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 24 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

ID
58125e898607c6d97c775d1b4426860ea319a274
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 04:38:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Oriental
City
Caraga
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.21000, 126.71000
Temperature
31.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 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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