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M4.6 Depth: 43.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Pangasinan (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 16:00:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Pangasinan (Philippines) on January 9, 2026 at 16:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 16:00:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Pangasinan
City
Pangasinan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
16.31360, 119.64320
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43 km
Shallow
43 km
43 km — deeper 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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