Magnitude 4.0 earthquake in Philippine waters, 41 km W of Balut Island, Davao Occidental — June 9, 2026

Source: PHIVOLCS

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a magnitude 4.0 earthquake off the west coast of Mindanao, about 41 kilometers west of Balut Island, Davao Occidental at 9:27 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9.

The quake struck at a depth of 35 kilometers.

  • Magnitude: M4.0
  • Time: June 9, 2026, 9:27 PM PHT
  • Depth: 35 km
  • Location: Philippine waters, 41 km W of Balut Island, Davao Occidental (5.47°N, 125.06°E)

Nearby earthquakes

The strongest other Philippine earthquakes within 100 km and 3 days before or after this one (up to five), including possible foreshocks and aftershocks.

  • M7.8 Philippine waters, 32 km S of Maasim, Sarangani, 33 km deep, 14 km away, June 8, 2026 7:37 AM PHT
  • M6.4 Philippine waters, 35 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 34 km deep, 28 km away, June 8, 2026 8:55 AM PHT
  • M5.5 Philippine waters, 44 km SW of Maasim, Sarangani, 2 km deep, 35 km away, June 8, 2026 10:52 PM PHT
  • M5.2 20 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 17 km deep, 45 km away, June 9, 2026 7:38 AM PHT
  • M5.3 Philippine waters, 38 km SW of Maasim, Sarangani, 2 km deep, 33 km away, June 9, 2026 6:07 PM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

Estimated intensity in the nearest towns, from the magnitude, depth and distance. These are estimates, not reports.

  • Sarangani, Davao del Sur: Intensity III (37 km from the epicenter)
  • Glan, Sarangani: Intensity III (47 km from the epicenter)
  • Maasim, Sarangani: Intensity III (52 km from the epicenter)
  • Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur: Intensity III (66 km from the epicenter)
  • Malapatan, Sarangani: Intensity III (69 km from the epicenter)
  • Kiamba, Sarangani: Intensity III (71 km from the epicenter)
  • T'Boli, South Cotabato: Intensity III (75 km from the epicenter)
  • General Santos City, South Cotabato: Intensity III (76 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1109 km from the epicenter.

Official information: PHIVOLCS bulletin for this earthquake

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