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M3.0 Earthquake near Libaong, Cebu (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 15:03:41 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Libaong, Cebu (Philippines) on January 12, 2026 at 15:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

ID
b5de117bfb80735ff66e463f09855d1e6a0cb597
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 15:03:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Cebu
City
Libaong
Village
Libaong
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.93000, 123.94000
Temperature
25.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

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