Magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Balut Island, Davao Occidental — July 22, 2026

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Near Balut Island, Davao Occidental at 2:33 AM Philippine time on July 22, 2026, at a depth of 16 km.

• Magnitude: M4.8
• Time: July 22, 2026, 2:33 AM PHT
• Depth: 16 km
• Location: Near Balut Island, Davao Occidental (5.41°N, 125.42°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.

• M4.5 Philippine waters, 25 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 25 km deep, 25 km away, July 19, 2026 4:19 PM PHT
• M5.1 5 km SE of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 19 km deep, 5 km away, July 22, 2026 5:47 PM PHT
• M3.7 8 km ESE of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 6 km deep, 8 km away, July 22, 2026 6:51 PM PHT
• M4.0 Philippine waters, 30 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 6 km deep, 31 km away, July 23, 2026 12:37 AM PHT
• M3.7 16 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 37 km deep, 16 km away, July 23, 2026 8:17 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 V (4 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity IV (43 km from the epicenter)
• Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur: Intensity IV (49 km from the epicenter)
• Malapatan, Sarangani: Intensity IV (65 km from the epicenter)
• Maasim, Sarangani: Intensity IV (77 km from the epicenter)
• Alabel, Sarangani: Intensity IV (83 km from the epicenter)
• Don Marcelino, Davao del Sur: Intensity IV (84 km from the epicenter)
• General Santos City, South Cotabato: Intensity IV (87 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1131 km from the epicenter.