Magnitude 4.9 earthquake in Philippine waters, 33 km S of Balangiga, Eastern Samar — July 10, 2026

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck off the south coast of Visayas, about 33 km S of Balangiga, Eastern Samar at 12:46 AM Philippine time on July 10, 2026, at a depth of 92 km.

• Magnitude: M4.9
• Time: July 10, 2026, 12:46 AM PHT
• Depth: 92 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 33 km S of Balangiga, Eastern Samar (10.81°N, 125.38°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, 91 km away, July 7, 2026 2:37 PM PHT
• M3.4 Philippine waters, 61 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 8 km deep, 99 km away, July 8, 2026 4:03 AM PHT
• M2.8 Philippine waters, 52 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 9 km deep, 91 km away, July 8, 2026 4:09 AM PHT
• M2.7 29 km ESE of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 19 km deep, 68 km away, July 9, 2026 2:19 AM PHT
• M2.3 Philippine waters, 29 km SSW of Balangiga, Eastern Samar, 86 km deep, 7 km away, July 10, 2026 10:11 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Giporlos, Eastern Samar: Intensity IV (37 km from the epicenter)
• Guiuan, Eastern Samar: Intensity IV (39 km from the epicenter)
• Abuyog, Leyte: Intensity IV (40 km from the epicenter)
• Hinunangan, Quezon: Intensity IV (42 km from the epicenter)
• Silago, Southern Leyte: Intensity IV (42 km from the epicenter)
• Quinapondan, Eastern Samar: Intensity IV (44 km from the epicenter)
• Balangiga, Eastern Samar: Intensity IV (44 km from the epicenter)
• Mayorga, Leyte: Intensity IV (44 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 636 km from the epicenter.