Magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Balut Island, Davao Occidental — August 1, 2026

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck about 12 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, in Mindanao at 11:42 AM Philippine time on August 1, 2026, at a depth of 24 km.

• Magnitude: M4.3
• Time: August 1, 2026, 11:42 AM PHT
• Depth: 24 km
• Location: 12 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental (5.39°N, 125.33°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, 4 km away, July 29, 2026 9:16 PM PHT
• M4.9 Philippine waters, 59 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 27 km deep, 49 km away, July 29, 2026 9:23 PM PHT
• M3.8 Philippine waters, 47 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 29 km deep, 37 km away, July 30, 2026 12:56 PM PHT
• M4.2 29 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 36 km deep, 19 km away, July 31, 2026 9:43 AM PHT
• M4.7 Philippine waters, 31 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 33 km deep, 28 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 (6 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity IV (44 km from the epicenter)
• Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur: Intensity IV (55 km from the epicenter)
• Malapatan, Sarangani: Intensity III (68 km from the epicenter)
• Maasim, Sarangani: Intensity III (72 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1129 km from the epicenter.