Magnitude 4.0 earthquake in Philippine waters, 71 km ENE of Burgos, Surigao del Norte — July 16, 2026

At 4:51 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck off the east coast of Mindanao, about 71 kilometers east-northeast of Burgos, Surigao del Norte, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

The quake struck at a depth of 6 kilometers.

• Magnitude: M4.0
• Time: July 16, 2026, 4:51 AM PHT
• Depth: 6 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 71 km ENE of Burgos, Surigao del Norte (10.28°N, 126.67°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.

• M2.6 5 km WNW of San Benito, Surigao del Norte, 27 km deep, 85 km away, July 14, 2026 2:03 AM PHT
• M3.9 Philippine waters, 26 km ENE of General Luna, Surigao del Norte, 2 km deep, 55 km away, July 15, 2026 1:00 PM PHT
• M3.7 Philippine waters, 29 km ENE of General Luna, Surigao del Norte, 6 km deep, 53 km away, July 15, 2026 2:23 PM PHT
• M3.2 Philippine waters, 72 km E of General Luna, Surigao del Norte, 9 km deep, 58 km away, July 16, 2026 6:42 PM PHT
• M2.7 15 km ESE of Socorro, Surigao del Norte, 3 km deep, 99 km away, July 18, 2026 12:32 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Burgos, Surigao del Norte: Intensity III (72 km from the epicenter)
• Santa Monica, Surigao del Norte: Intensity III (73 km from the epicenter)
• San Isidro, Surigao del Norte: Intensity III (76 km from the epicenter)
• Pilar, Surigao del Norte: Intensity III (79 km from the epicenter)
• General Luna, Surigao del Norte: Intensity III (79 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 782 km from the epicenter.