Magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Maydolong, Eastern Samar — August 10, 2026

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck about 1 km SSE of Maydolong, Eastern Samar, in Visayas at 1:05 AM Philippine time on August 10, 2026, at a depth of 35 km.

• Magnitude: M4.6
• Time: August 10, 2026, 1:05 AM PHT
• Depth: 35 km
• Location: 1 km SSE of Maydolong, Eastern Samar (11.49°N, 125.50°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.

• M2.2 16 km SW of City of Borongan, Eastern Samar, 24 km deep, 20 km away, August 10, 2026 8:46 AM PHT
• M2.1 5 km W of Arteche, Philippines, 4 km deep, 90 km away, August 12, 2026 2:08 AM PHT
• M3.5 Philippine waters, 40 km ENE of Hernani, Eastern Samar, 14 km deep, 53 km away, August 12, 2026 3:33 AM PHT
• M2.5 20 km E of Hernani, Eastern Samar, 3 km deep, 35 km away, August 12, 2026 4:29 AM PHT
• M2.4 8 km N of Sulat, Eastern Samar, 7 km deep, 45 km away, August 12, 2026 4:51 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Balangkayan, Eastern Samar: Intensity IV (14 km from the epicenter)
• Maydolong, Eastern Samar: Intensity IV (16 km from the epicenter)
• Llorente, Eastern Samar: Intensity IV (17 km from the epicenter)
• Borongan City, Eastern Samar: Intensity IV (20 km from the epicenter)
• Hernani, Eastern Samar: Intensity IV (21 km from the epicenter)
• General Macarthur, Eastern Samar: Intensity IV (25 km from the epicenter)
• San Julian, Eastern Samar: Intensity IV (30 km from the epicenter)
• Quinapondan, Eastern Samar: Intensity IV (34 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 599 km from the epicenter.