Magnitude 4.0 earthquake near Balut Island, Davao Occidental — July 4, 2026

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck about 29 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, in Mindanao at 3:50 AM Philippine time on July 4, 2026, at a depth of 38 km. A separate M4.7 earthquake struck 41 minutes earlier, about 17 km away. PHIVOLCS reported them as two earthquakes.

• Magnitude: M4.0
• Time: July 4, 2026, 3:50 AM PHT
• Depth: 38 km
• Location: 29 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental (5.32°N, 125.18°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.

• M4.9 12 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 27 km deep, 21 km away, July 1, 2026 5:34 AM PHT
• M4.3 Philippine waters, 50 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 1 km deep, 29 km away, July 3, 2026 7:51 PM PHT
• M4.7 Philippine waters, 43 km W of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 49 km deep, 17 km away, July 4, 2026 3:09 AM PHT
• M5.1 17 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 1 km deep, 21 km away, July 4, 2026 10:21 AM PHT
• M4.8 20 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 3 km deep, 22 km away, July 4, 2026 12:26 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 IV (25 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity III (55 km from the epicenter)
• Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur: Intensity III (69 km from the epicenter)
• Maasim, Sarangani: Intensity III (72 km from the epicenter)
• Malapatan, Sarangani: Intensity III (79 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1129 km from the epicenter.