Magnitude 4.4 earthquake in Philippine waters, 45 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental — July 17, 2026

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a magnitude 4.4 earthquake off the southwest coast of Mindanao, about 45 kilometers southwest of Balut Island, Davao Occidental at 12:46 a.m. on Friday, July 17.

The quake struck at a depth of 39 kilometers.

• Magnitude: M4.4
• Time: July 17, 2026, 12:46 AM PHT
• Depth: 39 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 45 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental (5.18°N, 125.08°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.

• M4.6 Philippine waters, 40 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 20 km deep, 38 km away, July 14, 2026 9:38 AM PHT
• M4.7 2 km NNW of Sarangani Island, Davao Occidental, 15 km deep, 54 km away, July 14, 2026 9:15 PM PHT
• M6.3 Philippine waters, 51 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 37 km deep, 17 km away, July 14, 2026 11:49 PM PHT
• M5.5 10 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 17 km deep, 37 km away, July 18, 2026 12:12 AM PHT
• M4.5 Philippine waters, 25 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 25 km deep, 33 km away, July 19, 2026 4:19 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 (42 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity III (74 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1139 km from the epicenter.