Magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Libagon, Southern Leyte — August 5, 2026

Source: PHIVOLCS

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck about 8 km NNE of Libagon, Southern Leyte, in Visayas at 4:11 PM Philippine time on August 5, 2026, at a depth of 1 km.

  • Magnitude: M4.1
  • Time: August 5, 2026, 4:11 PM PHT
  • Depth: 1 km
  • Location: 8 km NNE of Libagon, Southern Leyte (10.36°N, 125.09°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.

  • M3.9 7 km N of Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte, 2 km deep, 6 km away, August 3, 2026 6:22 AM PHT
  • M2.9 14 km NNE of Albuera, Leyte, 6 km deep, 84 km away, August 6, 2026 6:21 PM PHT
  • M2.9 19 km SSE of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 23 km deep, 81 km away, August 6, 2026 11:42 PM PHT
  • M2.6 15 km SSE of Homonhon Island, Eastern Samar, 18 km deep, 80 km away, August 7, 2026 12:27 AM PHT
  • M2.6 10 km SE of Mabini, Bohol, 8 km deep, 82 km away, August 7, 2026 12:09 PM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

  • Libagon, Southern Leyte: Intensity V (4 km from the epicenter)
  • Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte: Intensity V (7 km from the epicenter)
  • Hinunangan, Southern Leyte: Intensity V (7 km from the epicenter)
  • Sogod, Southern Leyte: Intensity IV (15 km from the epicenter)
  • San Juan, Southern Leyte: Intensity IV (15 km from the epicenter)
  • Anahawan, Southern Leyte: Intensity IV (15 km from the epicenter)
  • Hinundayan, Southern Leyte: Intensity IV (15 km from the epicenter)
  • Bontoc, Southern Leyte: Intensity IV (18 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 649 km from the epicenter.

Official information: PHIVOLCS bulletin for this earthquake

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