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M3.5 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 11:04:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental (Philippines) on January 16, 2026 at 11:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 11:04:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Davao Oriental
City
Governor Generoso
Village
Surop
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.43000, 126.11000
Temperature
31.6°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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