Magnitude 4.6 earthquake in Philippine waters, 29 km NE of Burgos, Surigao del Norte — July 29, 2026

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a magnitude 4.6 earthquake off the northeast coast of Mindanao, about 29 kilometers northeast of Burgos, Surigao del Norte at 8:39 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29.

The quake struck at a depth of 13 kilometers.

• Magnitude: M4.6
• Time: July 29, 2026, 8:39 AM PHT
• Depth: 13 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 29 km NE of Burgos, Surigao del Norte (10.23°N, 126.23°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.

• M3.2 Philippine waters, 108 km NNE of Burgos, Philippines, 19 km deep, 80 km away, July 26, 2026 10:53 PM PHT
• M3.3 Philippine waters, 34 km NE of Burgos, Surigao del Norte, 10 km deep, 9 km away, July 29, 2026 3:11 PM PHT
• M3.5 Philippine waters, 59 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 4 km deep, 57 km away, August 1, 2026 2:02 AM PHT
• M4.1 Philippine waters, 57 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 2 km deep, 58 km away, August 1, 2026 6:07 AM PHT
• M4.1 Philippine waters, 59 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 3 km deep, 58 km away, August 1, 2026 7:36 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Santa Monica, Surigao del Norte: Intensity IV (30 km from the epicenter)
• Burgos, Surigao del Norte: Intensity IV (30 km from the epicenter)
• San Isidro, Surigao del Norte: Intensity IV (37 km from the epicenter)
• San Benito, Surigao del Norte: Intensity IV (39 km from the epicenter)
• Pilar, Surigao del Norte: Intensity IV (43 km from the epicenter)
• Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte: Intensity IV (49 km from the epicenter)
• General Luna, Surigao del Norte: Intensity IV (49 km from the epicenter)
• Dapa, Surigao del Norte: Intensity IV (52 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 749 km from the epicenter.