Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 147.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Philippines
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M3.8 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)
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About this earthquake
On January 7, 2026 at 17:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Philippines (Philippines). At around 147 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.
Details
ID
cfacccc0df34a6ec924c080e48f70bc6f4ce3cfd
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
147.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 17:51:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.77000,
125.92000
Temperature
27.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
147 km
147 km — deeper than the regional average (29.4 km)
Regional average: 29.4 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1,992 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
590
Country (24h)
Philippines
5
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