A shallow and significant MAG-5.1 foreshock struck in the Sulawesi Sea 92 kilometer from Malingao, The Philippines in the morning of Wednesday January 28th, 2026. The earthquake struck near a very densely populated region.
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Earthquake Summary
This earthquake hit under water in the Sulawesi Sea, right off the coast of The Philippines (10 mi offshore), 92 kilometer southwest of Malingao in Soccsksargen. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 10 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Jan 28, 2026 11:24AM (Manila Time) - Jan 28, 2026 03:24 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 92 km SW of Malingao, Soccsksargen, The Philippines. Coordinates 6°33'53"N 123°53'46"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.1 Detected by 46 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.084 . |
| Depth: | 10 km (6 mi) A very shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Low tsunami risk Earthquakes under MAG-6.5 do not usually cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in The Philippines . Located 69 kilometer (43 mi) west-southwest of the epicenter of this earthquake, Maganoy (Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines) is the nearest significant population center.
Major cities near this earthquake: Budta is located 93 km to the north-east. Malingao is located 92 km to the north-east. Davao is located 198 km to the east-northeast.
A complete list of nearby places is included below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 69 km (43 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Maganoy Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 70 km (43 mi) E from epicenter |
Laguilayan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 79 km (49 mi) E from epicenter |
Isulan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 83 km (52 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Cotabato Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 84 km (52 mi) NE from epicenter |
Pagaluñgan Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 87 km (54 mi) E from epicenter |
Tacurong Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 92 km (57 mi) NE from epicenter |
Malingao Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 93 km (58 mi) NE from epicenter |
Budta Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 96 km (60 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Surallah Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 98 km (61 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Lake Sebu Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 99 km (62 mi) E from epicenter |
Bañga Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 99 km (62 mi) NE from epicenter |
Midsayap Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 99 km (62 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Parang Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 102 km (63 mi) E from epicenter |
Buluan Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 105 km (65 mi) E from epicenter |
Koronadal Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 119 km (74 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Kabacan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 120 km (75 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Tupi Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 135 km (84 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Polomolok Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 141 km (88 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Kidapawan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 144 km (89 mi) E from epicenter |
Magsaysay Davao, The Philippines. |
| 148 km (92 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Muricay Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines. |
| 148 km (92 mi) E from epicenter |
Bansalan Davao, The Philippines. |
| 149 km (93 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Pagadian Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines. |
| 150 km (93 mi) ESE from epicenter |
General Santos Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 151 km (94 mi) NE from epicenter |
Wao Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 156 km (97 mi) E from epicenter |
Maluñgun Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 162 km (101 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Alabel Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 163 km (101 mi) E from epicenter |
Digos Davao, The Philippines. |
| 166 km (103 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Glan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 166 km (103 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Marawi City Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 167 km (104 mi) N from epicenter |
Tangub Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 168 km (104 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Malapatan Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 174 km (108 mi) NE from epicenter |
Don Carlos Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 175 km (109 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Molave Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines. |
| 176 km (109 mi) N from epicenter |
Ozamiz City Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 181 km (112 mi) NE from epicenter |
Maramag Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 182 km (113 mi) N from epicenter |
Mantampay Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 185 km (115 mi) NE from epicenter |
Quezon Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 189 km (117 mi) N from epicenter |
Iligan Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 190 km (118 mi) E from epicenter |
Malita Davao, The Philippines. |
| 195 km (121 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Iligan City Soccsksargen, The Philippines. |
| 198 km (123 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Davao Davao, The Philippines. |
| 199 km (124 mi) NE from epicenter |
NIA Valencia Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 205 km (127 mi) W from epicenter |
Zamboanga Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines. |
| 213 km (132 mi) W from epicenter |
City of Isabela Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 214 km (133 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Panabo Davao, The Philippines. |
| 229 km (142 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Cagayan de Oro Northern Mindanao, The Philippines. |
| 231 km (144 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Dipolog Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines. |
| 232 km (144 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Magugpo Poblacion Davao, The Philippines. |
| 238 km (148 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Dapitan Zamboanga Peninsula, The Philippines. |
| 260 km (162 mi) E from epicenter |
Mati Davao, The Philippines. |
| 282 km (175 mi) NE from epicenter |
Veruela Caraga, The Philippines. |
Shaking reported by 1 person
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 1 person has reported shaking in one place in Philippines.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Buayan, Southern Mindanao, Philippines: 1 person.
This is likely a foreshock
This earthquake was followed by a stronger MAG-5.9 earthquake, classifying this earthquake as a foreshock.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 3.0 |
3 days earlier Jan 25, 2026 08:49PM (Manila Time) | 21 km (13 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.6 |
2 days earlier Jan 26, 2026 06:48AM (Manila Time) | 21 km (13 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.8 |
2 days earlier Jan 26, 2026 08:33AM (Manila Time) | 9 km (6 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.3 |
2 days earlier Jan 26, 2026 08:33AM (Manila Time) | 9 km (6 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.0 |
2 days earlier Jan 26, 2026 11:18AM (Manila Time) | 1.8 km (1.1 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.2 |
2 days earlier Jan 26, 2026 06:06PM (Manila Time) | 22 km (14 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.9 |
2 days earlier Jan 26, 2026 06:25PM (Manila Time) | 52 km (32 mi) SSW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.0 |
2 days earlier Jan 26, 2026 07:25PM (Manila Time) | 12 km (8 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.2 |
2 days earlier Jan 26, 2026 07:52PM (Manila Time) | 16 km (10 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.7 |
16 hrs earlier Jan 27, 2026 10:47PM (Manila Time) | 28 km (17 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.2 |
15 hrs earlier Jan 27, 2026 11:26PM (Manila Time) | 22 km (14 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 5.1 |
15 hrs earlier Jan 27, 2026 11:50PM (Manila Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.9 |
14 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 01:02AM (Manila Time) | 25 km (16 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 5.2 |
14 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 01:05AM (Manila Time) | 0.7 km (0.4 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 5.0 |
14 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 01:07AM (Manila Time) | 22 km (14 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.2 |
13 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 01:41AM (Manila Time) | 16 km (10 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.7 |
13 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 01:44AM (Manila Time) | 3 km (2.1 mi) SSE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.3 |
13 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 02:00AM (Manila Time) | 18 km (11 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.3 |
12 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 02:25AM (Manila Time) | 17 km (11 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.0 |
12 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 02:42AM (Manila Time) | 23 km (15 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.5 |
11 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 03:25AM (Manila Time) | 21 km (13 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.7 |
11 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 03:32AM (Manila Time) | 19 km (12 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.8 |
11 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 03:46AM (Manila Time) | 1.3 km (0.8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 5.1 |
11 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 03:54AM (Manila Time) | 11 km (7 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.5 |
11 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 04:10AM (Manila Time) | 16 km (10 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.4 |
10 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 04:44AM (Manila Time) | 34 km (21 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.0 |
9 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 06:11AM (Manila Time) | 15 km (9 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.5 |
8 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 06:28AM (Manila Time) | 9 km (5 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.6 |
7 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 07:20AM (Manila Time) | 24 km (15 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.6 |
7 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 07:21AM (Manila Time) | 19 km (12 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 5.4 |
5 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 09:41AM (Manila Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.0 |
5 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 10:05AM (Manila Time) | 9 km (5 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.4 |
4 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 10:23AM (Manila Time) | 24 km (15 mi) SSW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.5 |
3 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 11:23AM (Manila Time) | 6 km (4 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock This Earthquake |
M 5.1 |
3 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 11:24AM (Manila Time) | 19 km (12 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.7 |
3 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 11:25AM (Manila Time) | 34 km (21 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.9 |
3 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 11:33AM (Manila Time) | 16 km (10 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.7 |
2 hrs earlier Jan 28, 2026 01:08PM (Manila Time) | 28 km (17 mi) SSE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.7 |
1 hr earlier Jan 28, 2026 01:38PM (Manila Time) | 6 km (4 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.6 |
51 mins earlier Jan 28, 2026 01:56PM (Manila Time) | 19 km (12 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 5.1 |
16 mins earlier Jan 28, 2026 02:31PM (Manila Time) | 5 km (2.9 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.3 |
10 mins earlier Jan 28, 2026 02:37PM (Manila Time) | 20 km (12 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock | M 5.9 |
Jan 28, 2026 02:47PM (Manila Time) | - |
| Aftershock | M 5.0 |
6 mins later Jan 28, 2026 02:52PM (Manila Time) | 31 km (19 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.2 |
26 mins later Jan 28, 2026 03:13PM (Manila Time) | 24 km (15 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.5 |
37 mins later Jan 28, 2026 03:24PM (Manila Time) | 9 km (5 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.3 |
49 mins later Jan 28, 2026 03:36PM (Manila Time) | 25 km (15 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
56 mins later Jan 28, 2026 03:43PM (Manila Time) | 16 km (10 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.1 |
1 hr later Jan 28, 2026 03:47PM (Manila Time) | 16 km (10 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.7 |
1 hr later Jan 28, 2026 04:01PM (Manila Time) | 23 km (15 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.0 |
1 hr later Jan 28, 2026 04:04PM (Manila Time) | 18 km (11 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.2 |
2 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 04:17PM (Manila Time) | 20 km (12 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.6 |
2 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 04:29PM (Manila Time) | 33 km (21 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.4 |
2 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 04:34PM (Manila Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.6 |
2 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 04:38PM (Manila Time) | 19 km (12 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.1 |
2 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 04:43PM (Manila Time) | 17 km (10 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.0 |
2 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 04:49PM (Manila Time) | 13 km (8 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.5 |
2 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 04:51PM (Manila Time) | 16 km (10 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.1 |
2 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 05:04PM (Manila Time) | 26 km (16 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.9 |
3 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 05:24PM (Manila Time) | 18 km (11 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.7 |
3 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 05:30PM (Manila Time) | 13 km (8 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.1 |
3 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 05:53PM (Manila Time) | 24 km (15 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.1 |
3 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 06:14PM (Manila Time) | 28 km (17 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
4 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 06:28PM (Manila Time) | 25 km (16 mi) SSW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.2 |
4 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 07:15PM (Manila Time) | 15 km (9 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.1 |
5 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 08:10PM (Manila Time) | 14 km (8 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
6 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 08:20PM (Manila Time) | 24 km (15 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
6 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 08:20PM (Manila Time) | 24 km (15 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
6 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 08:45PM (Manila Time) | 9 km (6 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
6 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 08:55PM (Manila Time) | 18 km (11 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.2 |
6 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 09:07PM (Manila Time) | 10 km (6 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.3 |
7 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 09:24PM (Manila Time) | 17 km (10 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.7 |
7 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 09:41PM (Manila Time) | 7 km (4 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.9 |
7 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 09:56PM (Manila Time) | 23 km (14 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.0 |
7 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 10:02PM (Manila Time) | 16 km (10 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
7 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 10:08PM (Manila Time) | 6 km (4 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.1 |
7 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 10:12PM (Manila Time) | 28 km (17 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.0 |
8 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 10:25PM (Manila Time) | 5 km (3 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.9 |
8 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 10:33PM (Manila Time) | 2.6 km (1.6 mi) ESE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
8 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 10:36PM (Manila Time) | 16 km (10 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
8 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 10:49PM (Manila Time) | 15 km (9 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
9 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 11:27PM (Manila Time) | 21 km (13 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
9 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 11:35PM (Manila Time) | 24 km (15 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.1 |
9 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 11:53PM (Manila Time) | 21 km (13 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.0 |
9 hrs later Jan 28, 2026 11:58PM (Manila Time) | 12 km (8 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.2 |
9 hrs later Jan 29, 2026 12:02AM (Manila Time) | 8 km (5 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.2 |
11 hrs later Jan 29, 2026 01:42AM (Manila Time) | 17 km (10 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.3 |
11 hrs later Jan 29, 2026 02:00AM (Manila Time) | 23 km (14 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
13 hrs later Jan 29, 2026 03:45AM (Manila Time) | 16 km (10 mi) SSE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.3 |
13 hrs later Jan 29, 2026 04:05AM (Manila Time) | 2.6 km (1.6 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.4 |
14 hrs later Jan 29, 2026 04:41AM (Manila Time) | 24 km (15 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.7 |
14 hrs later Jan 29, 2026 05:13AM (Manila Time) | 25 km (16 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.3 |
15 hrs later Jan 29, 2026 05:18AM (Manila Time) | 22 km (14 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.1 |
15 hrs later Jan 29, 2026 06:10AM (Manila Time) | 4 km (2.5 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.0 |
16 hrs later Jan 29, 2026 07:16AM (Manila Time) | 20 km (12 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.0 |
17 hrs later Jan 29, 2026 07:43AM (Manila Time) | 15 km (9 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.4 |
17 hrs later Jan 29, 2026 08:08AM (Manila Time) | 44 km (27 mi) SSW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
17 hrs later Jan 29, 2026 08:08AM (Manila Time) | 44 km (27 mi) SSW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
18 hrs later Jan 29, 2026 08:33AM (Manila Time) | 31 km (19 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.2 |
21 hrs later Jan 29, 2026 11:41AM (Manila Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.5 |
24 hrs later Jan 29, 2026 02:37PM (Manila Time) | 12 km (7 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.2 |
1 day later Jan 29, 2026 11:01PM (Manila Time) | 24 km (15 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
2 days later Jan 30, 2026 06:31AM (Manila Time) | 10 km (6 mi) ENE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.9 |
2 days later Jan 30, 2026 07:05AM (Manila Time) | 13 km (8 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.1 |
2 days later Jan 30, 2026 08:49AM (Manila Time) | 14 km (8 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.1 |
2 days later Jan 30, 2026 09:43AM (Manila Time) | 37 km (23 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.0 |
2 days later Jan 30, 2026 10:05PM (Manila Time) | 13 km (8 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.0 |
3 days later Jan 31, 2026 09:17AM (Manila Time) | 25 km (16 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
More earthquakes coming?
Earthquakes can create aftershocks. These are generally at least 1 magnitude lower than any main shock, and as time passes the chance and strength of aftershocks decreases.
It's always adviced to be cautious of the risk of a larger shock following any significant earthquake, however this risk is fairly small. There is a roughly 94 percent change that no larger main shock will follow in the days following this earthquake.
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since January 28th, 2026, when a 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit 8 km (5 mi) further southwest. An even stronger magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck on January 10th, 2017.
In total, 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.1 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every month.
Low tsunami risk
DISCLAIMER: We strongly suggest to closely monitor advice from local authorities with regards to tsunami risks. Our analysis is based on automatically collected data from external sources, and these might contain mistakes. In addition, earthquakes can cause landslides that may lead to a tsunami, or be a followed by another, potentially stonger, earthquake.
Based on early data it appears this earthquake was not strong enough (lower than MAG-6.5) to be likely to cause destructive tsunami's. However this earthquake appeared to have hit at a shallow depth under sea, so stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | This earthquake appears to have struck under the sea. | Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 10 km (6 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 18/02/26 06:08 (). This article contains currently available information about the earthquake and is automatically composed. We continue to update this article up to a few days after the earthquake occurred.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000s4x4
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260128_0000053
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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