Magnitude 4.4 earthquake in Philippine waters, 65 km SW of Sabtang, Batanes — July 16, 2026

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck off the southwest coast of Luzon, about 65 km SW of Sabtang, Batanes at 9:15 AM Philippine time on July 16, 2026, at a depth of 15 km.

• Magnitude: M4.4
• Time: July 16, 2026, 9:15 AM PHT
• Depth: 15 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 65 km SW of Sabtang, Batanes (19.97°N, 121.38°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.

• M2.6 Philippine waters, 55 km NNW of Calayan, Cagayan, 17 km deep, 27 km away, July 13, 2026 9:37 AM PHT
• M4.1 Philippine waters, 60 km NNW of Calayan, Cagayan, 24 km deep, 21 km away, July 16, 2026 5:33 AM PHT
• M2.8 Philippine waters, 46 km W of Sabtang, Batanes, 28 km deep, 36 km away, July 17, 2026 1:37 AM PHT
• M3.4 Philippine waters, 87 km NW of Calayan, Cagayan, 44 km deep, 50 km away, July 17, 2026 5:40 PM PHT
• M2.5 14 km N of Dalupiri Island, Cagayan, 28 km deep, 83 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.

• Sabtang, Batanes: Intensity IV (63 km from the epicenter)
• Calayan, Cagayan: Intensity IV (72 km from the epicenter)
• Ivana, Batanes: Intensity III (73 km from the epicenter)
• Uyugan, Batanes: Intensity III (75 km from the epicenter)
• Mahatao, Batanes: Intensity III (77 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 599 km from the epicenter.