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M3.8 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 01:12:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 01:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 1 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. Philippines: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 01:12:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.35000, 123.62000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 233 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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