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M3.5 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 23:02:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on January 31, 2026 at 23:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 23:02:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.29000, 123.71000
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 232 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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