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M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Valencia, Negros Oriental (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 05:38:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Valencia, Negros Oriental (Philippines) on January 19, 2026 at 05:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 05:38:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Negros Oriental
City
Valencia
Village
Mampas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.27000, 123.20000
Temperature
28.9°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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