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M3.1 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Medellin, Cebu (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 16:17:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 16:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Medellin, Cebu (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 9 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 16:17:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Cebu
City
Medellin
Village
Mahawak
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.16000, 123.94000
Temperature
25.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (30.1 km)
Regional average: 30.1 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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    Distance: 76 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
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    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 912 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Philippines
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  • Camiguin
    Distance: 232 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

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