Magnitude 4.1 earthquake in Philippine waters, 42 km SE of Uyugan, Batanes — July 20, 2026

Source: PHIVOLCS

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck off the southeast coast of Luzon, about 42 km SE of Uyugan, Batanes at 6:23 PM Philippine time on July 20, 2026, at a depth of 13 km.

  • Magnitude: M4.1
  • Time: July 20, 2026, 6:23 PM PHT
  • Depth: 13 km
  • Location: Philippine waters, 42 km SE of Uyugan, Batanes (20.13°N, 122.26°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.

  • M2.5 Philippine waters, 52 km WSW of Sabtang, Batanes, 41 km deep, 89 km away, July 18, 2026 11:13 AM PHT
  • M2.8 Philippine waters, 45 km NW of Babuyan Island, Cagayan, 18 km deep, 82 km away, July 20, 2026 11:49 AM PHT
  • M3.4 Philippine waters, 45 km N of Babuyan Island, Cagayan, 1 km deep, 43 km away, July 20, 2026 11:11 PM PHT
  • M3.6 Philippine waters, 28 km SSE of Uyugan, Batanes, 6 km deep, 23 km away, July 21, 2026 10:15 PM PHT
  • M1.5 2 km SSE of Uyugan, Batanes, 35 km deep, 47 km away, July 23, 2026 9:23 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

  • Uyugan, Batanes: Intensity IV (42 km from the epicenter)
  • Ivana, Batanes: Intensity IV (44 km from the epicenter)
  • Mahatao, Batanes: Intensity IV (45 km from the epicenter)
  • Basco, Batanes: Intensity IV (46 km from the epicenter)
  • Sabtang, Batanes: Intensity IV (46 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 630 km from the epicenter.

Official information: PHIVOLCS bulletin for this earthquake

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