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M3.0 Earthquake near Libjo, Cebu (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 23:52:22 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Libjo, Cebu (Philippines) on January 6, 2026 at 23:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

ID
8cf8f4eb5f09c79f68210d518cdbf9be0555d39e
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 23:52:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Cebu
City
Libjo
Village
Libjo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.94000, 123.96000
Temperature
27.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 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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