M5.6 earthquake near Hinatuan, Caraga
1003 d ago · 17 Jan 2024, 12:32 UTC 29 km NE of Hinatuan, Philippines
What happened
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 29 km NE of Hinatuan, Philippines on 17 Jan 2024, 12:32 UTC at a depth of 39 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Hinatuan, about 29 km away in Caraga, Philippines.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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