M3.2 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 07:13:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 28, 2026 at 07:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 07:13:15 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.55000, 123.62000
Temperature
27.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (30.3 km)
Regional average: 30.3 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

  • Makaturing
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 218 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 283 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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