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M3.0 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Philippines (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 03:42:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Philippines (Philippines) on January 21, 2026 at 03:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 03:42:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
City
Philippines
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.51000, 123.78000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — shallower than the regional average (30.3 km)
Regional average: 30.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Makaturing
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'818 m ·Last eruption: 1882 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Ragang
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'790 m ·Last eruption: 1916 ·Philippines
  • Musuan
    Distance: 208 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 610 m ·Philippines
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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