M3.0 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MINDORO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 17:38:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 17:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near MINDORO, PHILIPPINES (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 35 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 8 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 17:38:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

City

Occidental Mindoro

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.24000, 120.70000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 km — close to 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

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