Magnitude 4.2 earthquake in Philippine waters, 38 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental — August 6, 2026

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck off the south coast of Mindanao, about 38 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental at 1:05 AM Philippine time on August 6, 2026, at a depth of 2 km. A separate M4.2 earthquake struck 35 minutes earlier, about 22 km away. PHIVOLCS reported them as two earthquakes.

• Magnitude: M4.2
• Time: August 6, 2026, 1:05 AM PHT
• Depth: 2 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 38 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental (5.11°N, 125.26°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.

• M4.7 Philippine waters, 31 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 33 km deep, 14 km away, August 3, 2026 6:48 AM PHT
• M6.4 Philippine waters, 47 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 6 km deep, 21 km away, August 5, 2026 12:14 PM PHT
• M4.0 Philippine waters, 26 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 15 km deep, 21 km away, August 5, 2026 1:13 PM PHT
• M4.2 18 km S of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 1 km deep, 22 km away, August 6, 2026 12:30 AM PHT
• M4.0 Philippine waters, 31 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 7 km deep, 9 km away, August 6, 2026 11:12 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 (35 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity III (76 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1154 km from the epicenter.