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M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Capoocan, Leyte (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 03:27:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 20, 2026 at 03:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Capoocan, Leyte (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 often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 03:27:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Leyte
City
Capoocan
County
2nd District
Village
Visares
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.25000, 124.59000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (30 km)
Regional average: 30 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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