Magnitude 4.1 earthquake in Philippine waters, 57 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar — August 1, 2026

Source: PHIVOLCS

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck off the east coast of Visayas, about 57 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar at 6:07 AM Philippine time on August 1, 2026, at a depth of 2 km.

  • Magnitude: M4.1
  • Time: August 1, 2026, 6:07 AM PHT
  • Depth: 2 km
  • Location: Philippine waters, 57 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar (10.75°N, 126.25°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.

  • M4.6 Philippine waters, 29 km NE of Burgos, Surigao del Norte, 13 km deep, 58 km away, July 29, 2026 8:39 AM PHT
  • M3.5 Philippine waters, 59 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 4 km deep, 2 km away, August 1, 2026 2:02 AM PHT
  • M4.1 Philippine waters, 59 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 3 km deep, 2 km away, August 1, 2026 7:36 AM PHT
  • M3.5 Philippine waters, 66 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 24 km deep, 8 km away, August 1, 2026 11:09 PM PHT
  • M4.0 Philippine waters, 63 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 4 km deep, 6 km away, August 2, 2026 2:59 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

  • Guiuan, Eastern Samar: Intensity III (57 km from the epicenter)
  • Mercedes, Eastern Samar: Intensity III (70 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 714 km from the epicenter.

Official information: PHIVOLCS bulletin for this earthquake

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