Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M4.2 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On January 6, 2026 at 17:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 10 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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
a25138cbae7a1277beee7cf9925c3316348f87fb
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 17:57:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.39000,
126.76000
Temperature
26.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Leonard Range
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Musuan
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Matutum
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Melebingoy
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Ragang
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Makaturing
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
491
Country (24h)
Philippines
6
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