Magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Balut Island, Davao Occidental — July 31, 2026

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck about 29 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, in Mindanao at 9:43 AM Philippine time on July 31, 2026, at a depth of 36 km.

• Magnitude: M4.2
• Time: July 31, 2026, 9:43 AM PHT
• Depth: 36 km
• Location: 29 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental (5.31°N, 125.18°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.

• M4.8 11 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 33 km deep, 19 km away, July 29, 2026 9:16 PM PHT
• M4.9 Philippine waters, 59 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 27 km deep, 31 km away, July 29, 2026 9:23 PM PHT
• M3.8 Philippine waters, 47 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 29 km deep, 18 km away, July 30, 2026 12:56 PM PHT
• M4.3 12 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 24 km deep, 19 km away, August 1, 2026 11:42 AM PHT
• M4.7 Philippine waters, 31 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 33 km deep, 29 km away, August 3, 2026 6:48 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 (25 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity III (56 km from the epicenter)
• Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur: Intensity III (70 km from the epicenter)
• Maasim, Sarangani: Intensity III (73 km from the epicenter)
• Malapatan, Sarangani: Intensity III (80 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1130 km from the epicenter.