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

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

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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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

ID
e8441e99089a502afccb1fbef097b5a6054f448d
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

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 106 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 106 km
Intermediate
106 km
106 km — deeper than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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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