Magnitude 4.2 earthquake in Philippine waters, 72 km E of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental — August 24, 2026

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a magnitude 4.2 earthquake off the east coast of Mindanao, about 72 kilometers east of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental at 2:57 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 24.

The quake struck at a depth of 13 kilometers.

• Magnitude: M4.2
• Time: August 24, 2026, 2:57 AM PHT
• Depth: 13 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 72 km E of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental (5.90°N, 126.29°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.

• M3.5 Philippine waters, 64 km ESE of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, 24 km deep, 77 km away, August 22, 2026 8:17 AM PHT
• M3.1 27 km SE of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, 25 km deep, 64 km away, August 23, 2026 3:47 AM PHT
• M3.0 Philippine waters, 73 km SSE of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, 29 km deep, 19 km away, August 23, 2026 8:44 AM PHT
• M3.8 Philippine waters, 62 km E of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, 11 km deep, 10 km away, August 24, 2026 2:50 AM PHT
• M2.8 Philippine waters, 78 km E of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, 20 km deep, 7 km away, August 24, 2026 3:01 AM 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 (73 km from the epicenter)
• Don Marcelino, Davao del Sur: Intensity III (77 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1128 km from the epicenter.