Magnitude 4.2 earthquake in Philippine waters, 32 km WSW of Claveria, Masbate — July 18, 2026

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck off the west coast of Luzon, about 32 km WSW of Claveria, Masbate at 2:10 AM Philippine time on July 18, 2026, at a depth of 3 km.

• Magnitude: M4.2
• Time: July 18, 2026, 2:10 AM PHT
• Depth: 3 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 32 km WSW of Claveria, Masbate (12.78°N, 122.97°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.

• M3.2 23 km S of Claveria, Masbate, 9 km deep, 27 km away, July 15, 2026 6:25 PM PHT
• M2.9 27 km WSW of Claveria, Masbate, 21 km deep, 6 km away, July 15, 2026 8:49 PM PHT
• M3.3 21 km SW of Claveria, Masbate, 12 km deep, 15 km away, July 16, 2026 7:46 AM PHT
• M4.3 22 km WSW of Claveria, Masbate, 18 km deep, 12 km away, July 17, 2026 3:52 AM PHT
• M3.2 21 km WSW of Claveria, Masbate, 10 km deep, 12 km away, July 18, 2026 11:11 PM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Claveria, Masbate: Intensity IV (29 km from the epicenter)
• San Pascual, Masbate: Intensity IV (31 km from the epicenter)
• Aroroy, Masbate: Intensity IV (54 km from the epicenter)
• Cajidiocan, Romblon: Intensity IV (54 km from the epicenter)
• Magdiwang, Romblon: Intensity III (60 km from the epicenter)
• Pio Duran, Albay: Intensity III (62 km from the epicenter)
• Oas, Albay: Intensity III (64 km from the epicenter)
• San Fernando, Romblon: Intensity III (64 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Weak (MMI 2), 295 km from the epicenter.