Magnitude 5.3 earthquake in Philippine waters, 61 km SE of Baras, Catanduanes — July 29, 2026

Source: PHIVOLCS

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off the southeast coast of Luzon, about 61 km SE of Baras, Catanduanes at 11:10 PM Philippine time on July 29, 2026, at a depth of 22 km.

  • Magnitude: M5.3
  • Time: July 29, 2026, 11:10 PM PHT
  • Depth: 22 km
  • Location: Philippine waters, 61 km SE of Baras, Catanduanes (13.33°N, 124.83°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.

  • M2.6 9 km S of Caramoran, Catanduanes, 4 km deep, 99 km away, July 27, 2026 1:13 AM PHT
  • M3.7 Philippine waters, 34 km ESE of Baras, Catanduanes, 20 km deep, 28 km away, July 30, 2026 1:46 AM PHT
  • M2.9 Philippine waters, 66 km SE of Baras, Catanduanes, 12 km deep, 21 km away, July 30, 2026 7:58 AM PHT
  • M3.2 Philippine waters, 68 km SE of Baras, Catanduanes, 17 km deep, 7 km away, July 31, 2026 1:49 AM PHT
  • M2.4 Philippine waters, 73 km E of Gigmoto, Catanduanes, 22 km deep, 58 km away, August 1, 2026 1:12 AM PHT

Estimated intensity in Manila

Weak (MMI 2), 438 km from the epicenter.

Official information: PHIVOLCS earthquake information

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