Magnitude 4.9 earthquake in Philippine waters, 59 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental — July 29, 2026

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck off the southwest coast of Mindanao, about 59 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental at 9:23 PM Philippine time on July 29, 2026, at a depth of 27 km. A separate M4.8 earthquake struck 7 minutes earlier, about 48 km away. PHIVOLCS reported them as two earthquakes.

• Magnitude: M4.9
• Time: July 29, 2026, 9:23 PM PHT
• Depth: 27 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 59 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental (5.12°N, 124.98°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.

• M4.1 Philippine waters, 45 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 30 km deep, 26 km away, July 26, 2026 11:22 PM PHT
• M4.3 18 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 23 km deep, 43 km away, July 27, 2026 12:47 PM PHT
• M4.8 11 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 33 km deep, 48 km away, July 29, 2026 9:16 PM PHT
• M4.2 29 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 36 km deep, 31 km away, July 31, 2026 9:43 AM PHT
• M4.3 12 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 24 km deep, 49 km away, August 1, 2026 11:42 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 IV (55 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity IV (84 km from the epicenter)
• Maasim, Sarangani: Intensity IV (90 km from the epicenter)
• Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur: Intensity IV (100 km from the epicenter)
• Kiamba, Sarangani: Intensity IV (102 km from the epicenter)
• Malapatan, Sarangani: Intensity IV (108 km from the epicenter)
• T'Boli, South Cotabato: Intensity IV (112 km from the epicenter)
• General Santos City, South Cotabato: Intensity IV (115 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1141 km from the epicenter.