Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Strikes Northwest of Kalamansig, Philippines
An earthquake registering a magnitude of 4.9 struck northwest of Kalamansig, Philippines, on January 28, 2026. The temblor occurred 17 kilometers from the town at a depth of 53 kilometers, according to Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency.
Details of the Earthquake
The earthquake was recorded at 7:20 AM local time (GMT +8). Initial reports confirm that the quake may not have caused significant damage but was felt as light vibrations by residents in nearby areas.
Seismic Reports
- Magnitude: 4.9
- Depth: 53 km
- Epicenter: 6.64°N, 123.93°E
- Location: Northwest of Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, Soccsksargen
- Time: January 28, 2026, at 7:20 AM local time
Alternate seismic readings from various agencies report slightly different magnitudes. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) recorded it at 4.8, while the citizen-seismograph network of RaspberryShake listed it as 4.6.
Areas Affected
Weak shaking from the quake was probably felt in several nearby towns:
- Taguisa (13 km away, population: 3,100)
- Kalamansig (17 km away, population: 52,300)
- Dinaig (66 km away, population: 116,800)
- Isulan (75 km away, population: 101,500)
- Tacurong (83 km away, population: 116,900)
- Malingao (84 km away, population: 1,122,000)
- Budta (84 km away, population: 1,273,700)
- Midsayap (90 km away, population: 117,400)
- Koronadal (102 km away, population: 201,800)
No reports indicate significant structural damage, although residents felt minor vibrations. Seismologists will continue to monitor the situation, and updates may be released as more data becomes available.
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