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M3.1 Earthquake near Nailon, Cebu (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 19:10:58 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 19:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Nailon, Cebu (Philippines). With a focal depth of about 1 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: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

ID
fc29434ead3174f003038eb0387ff8941e44feba
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 19:10:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
Cebu
City
Nailon
Village
Nailon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.05000, 124.07000
Temperature
26.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 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

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    Distance: 73 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'301 m ·Last eruption: 1939 ·Philippines
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  • Camiguin
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'552 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·Philippines
  • Mayon
    Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'462 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Philippines

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