Magnitude 4.4 earthquake in Philippine waters, 65 km ESE of Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental — August 12, 2026

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck off the east coast of Mindanao, about 65 km ESE of Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental at 11:38 AM Philippine time on August 12, 2026, at a depth of 152 km.

• Magnitude: M4.4
• Time: August 12, 2026, 11:38 AM PHT
• Depth: 152 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 65 km ESE of Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental (5.98°N, 126.24°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.

• M3.0 Philippine waters, 80 km SSE of Tarragona, Davao Oriental, 196 km deep, 80 km away, August 10, 2026 11:57 PM PHT
• M3.3 20 km E of Sarangani Island, Davao Occidental, 10 km deep, 85 km away, August 11, 2026 3:08 AM PHT
• M3.3 26 km SE of Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental, 111 km deep, 41 km away, August 12, 2026 3:00 AM PHT
• M5.3 Philippine waters, 27 km ESE of Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental, 103 km deep, 39 km away, August 13, 2026 5:22 PM PHT
• M3.6 Philippine waters, 67 km SSE of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, 149 km deep, 21 km away, August 14, 2026 3:43 PM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental: Intensity III (63 km from the epicenter)
• Don Marcelino, Davao del Sur: Intensity III (69 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1117 km from the epicenter.