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M3.0 Earthquake near Belwang, Mountain Province (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 23:55:50 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Belwang, Mountain Province (Philippines) on January 9, 2026 at 23:55 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 111 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

ID
78964729c73ec904dae4b35572ecc9247f102faa
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
111.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 23:55:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Mountain Province
City
Belwang
Village
Belwang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.21000, 120.99000
Temperature
16.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111 km
Intermediate
111 km
111 km — deeper than the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Cagua
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'133 m ·Last eruption: 1860 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin de Babuyanes
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 712 m ·Last eruption: 1857 ·Philippines
  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
  • Didicas
    Distance: 244 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
  • Babuyan Claro
    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'064 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Philippines
  • San Pablo Volcanic Field
    Distance: 345 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'090 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Philippines

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries

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