Magnitude 4.7 earthquake in Philippine waters, 31 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental — August 3, 2026

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck off the south coast of Mindanao, about 31 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental at 6:48 AM Philippine time on August 3, 2026, at a depth of 33 km.

• Magnitude: M4.7
• Time: August 3, 2026, 6:48 AM PHT
• Depth: 33 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 31 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental (5.14°N, 125.38°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.

• M4.2 29 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 36 km deep, 29 km away, July 31, 2026 9:43 AM PHT
• M4.3 12 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 24 km deep, 28 km away, August 1, 2026 11:42 AM PHT
• M6.4 Philippine waters, 47 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 6 km deep, 33 km away, August 5, 2026 12:14 PM PHT
• M4.2 18 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 1 km deep, 12 km away, August 6, 2026 12:30 AM PHT
• M4.2 Philippine waters, 38 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 2 km deep, 14 km away, August 6, 2026 1:05 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 (29 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity IV (72 km from the epicenter)
• Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur: Intensity IV (80 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1157 km from the epicenter.