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M3.9 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Pinukpuk, Kalinga (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 02:39:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Pinukpuk, Kalinga (Philippines) on January 11, 2026 at 02:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 02:39:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Kalinga
City
Pinukpuk
Village
Ammacian
Source
emsc
Coordinates
17.60000, 121.36000
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than 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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  • Didicas
    Distance: 187 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 228 m ·Last eruption: 1978 ·Philippines
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  • Pinatubo
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'486 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'009 m ·Last eruption: 1454 ·Philippines

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