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M4.5 Depth: 26.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Baganga, Davao Oriental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 06:31:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 06:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Baganga, Davao Oriental (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M4.5
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 06:31:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Oriental
City
Baganga
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.53000, 126.72000
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 km — close to 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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    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
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