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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 07:24:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 28, 2026 at 07:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 07:24:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.49000, 123.75000
Temperature
28.3°C

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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 (30.3 km)
Regional average: 30.3 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

  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 212 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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