Magnitude 4.1 earthquake in Philippine waters, 60 km NNW of Calayan, Cagayan — July 16, 2026

Source: PHIVOLCS

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck off the north coast of Luzon, about 60 km NNW of Calayan, Cagayan at 5:33 AM Philippine time on July 16, 2026, at a depth of 24 km.

  • Magnitude: M4.1
  • Time: July 16, 2026, 5:33 AM PHT
  • Depth: 24 km
  • Location: Philippine waters, 60 km NNW of Calayan, Cagayan (19.78°N, 121.35°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 Philippine waters, 55 km NNW of Calayan, Cagayan, 17 km deep, 6 km away, July 13, 2026 9:37 AM PHT
  • M4.4 Philippine waters, 65 km SW of Sabtang, Batanes, 15 km deep, 21 km away, July 16, 2026 9:15 AM PHT
  • M2.8 Philippine waters, 46 km W of Sabtang, Batanes, 28 km deep, 57 km away, July 17, 2026 1:37 AM PHT
  • M3.4 Philippine waters, 87 km NW of Calayan, Cagayan, 44 km deep, 45 km away, July 17, 2026 5:40 PM PHT
  • M2.5 14 km N of Dalupiri Island, Cagayan, 28 km deep, 61 km away, July 18, 2026 2:03 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

  • Calayan, Cagayan: Intensity III (52 km from the epicenter)
  • Sabtang, Batanes: Intensity III (79 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 577 km from the epicenter.

Official information: PHIVOLCS bulletin for this earthquake

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