Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES on January 8, 2026 at 14:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS