M3.1 Depth: 106.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Cortes, Surigao del Sur (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 15:37:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Cortes, Surigao del Sur (Philippines) on January 11, 2026 at 15:37 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 106 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

106.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-11 15:37:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Philippines

State

Surigao del Sur

City

Cortes

Village

Balibadon

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.13000, 126.18000

Temperature

21.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

106 km

106 km — deeper than the regional average (30.1 km)

Regional average: 30.1 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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