Magnitude 4.5 earthquake in Philippine waters, 25 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental — July 19, 2026

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck off the south coast of Mindanao, about 25 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental at 4:19 PM Philippine time on July 19, 2026, at a depth of 25 km.

• Magnitude: M4.5
• Time: July 19, 2026, 4:19 PM PHT
• Depth: 25 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 25 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental (5.19°N, 125.38°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.

• M4.4 Philippine waters, 45 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 39 km deep, 33 km away, July 17, 2026 12:46 AM PHT
• M5.5 10 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 17 km deep, 20 km away, July 18, 2026 12:12 AM PHT
• M3.6 Philippine waters, 42 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 47 km deep, 20 km away, July 18, 2026 6:38 PM PHT
• M3.6 22 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 38 km deep, 20 km away, July 18, 2026 8:02 PM PHT
• M4.8 Near Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 16 km deep, 25 km away, July 22, 2026 2:33 AM 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 (23 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity IV (67 km from the epicenter)
• Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur: Intensity IV (74 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1152 km from the epicenter.