Magnitude 4.2 earthquake in Philippine waters, 42 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental — June 29, 2026

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck off the south coast of Mindanao, about 42 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental at 1:37 AM Philippine time on June 29, 2026, at a depth of 19 km. A separate M4.5 earthquake struck 20 minutes later, about 34 km away. PHIVOLCS reported them as two earthquakes.

• Magnitude: M4.2
• Time: June 29, 2026, 1:37 AM PHT
• Depth: 19 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 42 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental (5.05°N, 125.33°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.

• M3.9 15 km S of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, 5 km deep, 88 km away, June 26, 2026 7:55 AM PHT
• M4.6 17 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 21 km deep, 24 km away, June 27, 2026 4:07 AM PHT
• M4.5 10 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 15 km deep, 34 km away, June 29, 2026 1:57 AM PHT
• M3.6 Philippine waters, 51 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 29 km deep, 38 km away, June 30, 2026 4:21 AM PHT
• M4.9 12 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 27 km deep, 29 km away, July 1, 2026 5:34 AM 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 IV (39 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1163 km from the epicenter.