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M3.1 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Lagayan, Abra (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 17:12:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Lagayan, Abra (Philippines) on January 11, 2026 at 17:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 17:12:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Abra
City
Lagayan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.79000, 120.67000
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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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