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M3.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 19:20:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 19, 2026 at 19:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 19:20:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.50000, 123.84000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (30.3 km)
Regional average: 30.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 205 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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