Magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Balut Island, Davao Occidental — July 27, 2026

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck about 18 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, in Mindanao at 12:47 PM Philippine time on July 27, 2026, at a depth of 23 km.

• Magnitude: M4.3
• Time: July 27, 2026, 12:47 PM PHT
• Depth: 23 km
• Location: 18 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental (5.27°N, 125.34°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.

• M3.7 18 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 16 km deep, 6 km away, July 24, 2026 11:20 PM PHT
• M3.8 20 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 24 km deep, 4 km away, July 26, 2026 4:07 PM PHT
• M4.1 Philippine waters, 45 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 30 km deep, 27 km away, July 26, 2026 11:22 PM PHT
• M4.8 11 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 33 km deep, 10 km away, July 29, 2026 9:16 PM PHT
• M4.9 Philippine waters, 59 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 27 km deep, 43 km away, July 29, 2026 9:23 PM 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 (15 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity IV (58 km from the epicenter)
• Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur: Intensity III (67 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1142 km from the epicenter.