Magnitude 4.2 earthquake in Philippine waters, 86 km SSW of Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat — July 30, 2026

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck off the south coast of Mindanao, about 86 km SSW of Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat at 10:39 PM Philippine time on July 30, 2026, at a depth of 509 km.

• Magnitude: M4.2
• Time: July 30, 2026, 10:39 PM PHT
• Depth: 509 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 86 km SSW of Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat (5.48°N, 123.93°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.

• M2.8 Philippine waters, 115 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 28 km deep, 89 km away, July 28, 2026 2:56 AM PHT
• M3.6 Philippine waters, 119 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 16 km deep, 85 km away, July 28, 2026 12:17 PM PHT
• M2.0 Philippine waters, 92 km SSW of Kiamba, Sarangani, 29 km deep, 57 km away, July 29, 2026 2:00 AM PHT
• M3.2 Philippine waters, 108 km S of Kiamba, Sarangani, 32 km deep, 82 km away, July 29, 2026 6:58 PM PHT
• M2.5 Philippine waters, 80 km SW of Kiamba, Sarangani, 15 km deep, 31 km away, July 31, 2026 6:09 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Maitum, Sarangani: Intensity I (93 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1064 km from the epicenter.