Magnitude 4.1 earthquake in Philippine waters, 59 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar — August 1, 2026

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck off the east coast of Visayas, about 59 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar at 7:36 AM Philippine time on August 1, 2026, at a depth of 3 km.

• Magnitude: M4.1
• Time: August 1, 2026, 7:36 AM PHT
• Depth: 3 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 59 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar (10.75°N, 126.27°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, 5 km away, August 1, 2026 2:02 AM PHT
• M4.1 Philippine waters, 57 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 2 km deep, 2 km away, August 1, 2026 6:07 AM PHT
• M3.5 Philippine waters, 66 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 24 km deep, 6 km away, August 1, 2026 11:09 PM PHT
• M4.0 Philippine waters, 63 km E of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 4 km deep, 3 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 (59 km from the epicenter)
• Mercedes, Eastern Samar: Intensity III (72 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 715 km from the epicenter.