Magnitude 4.2 earthquake in Philippine waters, 31 km WSW of Claveria, Masbate — July 21, 2026

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck off the west coast of Luzon, about 31 km WSW of Claveria, Masbate at 9:48 PM Philippine time on July 21, 2026, at a depth of 5 km.

• Magnitude: M4.2
• Time: July 21, 2026, 9:48 PM PHT
• Depth: 5 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 31 km WSW of Claveria, Masbate (12.79°N, 122.98°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.

• M2.8 4 km ENE of Pasacao, Camarines Sur, 7 km deep, 83 km away, July 18, 2026 10:15 PM PHT
• M3.2 21 km WSW of Claveria, Masbate, 10 km deep, 11 km away, July 18, 2026 11:11 PM PHT
• M3.4 29 km WSW of Claveria, Masbate, 3 km deep, 2 km away, July 22, 2026 11:44 AM PHT
• M2.9 Philippine waters, 28 km SW of Claveria, Masbate, 3 km deep, 12 km away, July 23, 2026 3:15 PM PHT
• M3.2 25 km WSW of Claveria, Masbate, 7 km deep, 8 km away, July 24, 2026 8:09 AM 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 (28 km from the epicenter)
• San Pascual, Masbate: Intensity IV (30 km from the epicenter)
• Aroroy, Masbate: Intensity IV (54 km from the epicenter)
• Cajidiocan, Romblon: Intensity IV (56 km from the epicenter)
• Pio Duran, Albay: Intensity III (61 km from the epicenter)
• Magdiwang, Romblon: Intensity III (61 km from the epicenter)
• Oas, Albay: Intensity III (62 km from the epicenter)
• San Fernando, Romblon: Intensity III (65 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

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