Magnitude 4.8 earthquake in Philippine waters, 98 km ENE of Mercedes, Eastern Samar — July 9, 2026

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck off the east coast of Visayas, about 98 km ENE of Mercedes, Eastern Samar at 4:32 AM Philippine time on July 9, 2026, at a depth of 24 km.

• Magnitude: M4.8
• Time: July 9, 2026, 4:32 AM PHT
• Depth: 24 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 98 km ENE of Mercedes, Eastern Samar (11.45°N, 126.53°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.

• M3.6 Philippine waters, 54 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 3 km deep, 85 km away, July 7, 2026 2:37 PM PHT
• M3.4 Philippine waters, 61 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 8 km deep, 85 km away, July 8, 2026 4:03 AM PHT
• M2.8 Philippine waters, 52 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 9 km deep, 95 km away, July 8, 2026 4:09 AM PHT
• M3.4 Philippine waters, 67 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 13 km deep, 85 km away, July 8, 2026 4:25 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Mercedes, Eastern Samar: Intensity IV (98 km from the epicenter)
• Hernani, Eastern Samar: Intensity IV (103 km from the epicenter)
• Salcedo, Eastern Samar: Intensity IV (104 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 695 km from the epicenter.