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M3.0 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 18:57:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on January 5, 2026 at 18:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 18:57:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.21000, 121.94000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kanlaon
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines
  • Biliran
    Distance: 319 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
  • Camiguin
    Distance: 320 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Cabalían
    Distance: 359 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
  • Bulusan
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'535 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 387 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines

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