Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Occidental Mindoro
Country overviewOccidental Mindoro
Country overviewOn 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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS