Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near PHILIPPINE ISLANDS REGION on January 7, 2026 at 06:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 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