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M3.0 Earthquake near Tagbayani, Surigao del Norte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 11:37:49 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 11:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Tagbayani, Surigao del Norte (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 10 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

ID
70ec475a7f1d18656415b6bc88689a07a1c22afa
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 11:37:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Surigao del Norte
City
Tagbayani
Village
Tagbayani
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.64000, 125.49000
Temperature
26.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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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