Magnitude 4.6 earthquake in Philippine waters, 32 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental — August 24, 2026

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck off the west coast of Mindanao, about 32 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental at 11:59 AM Philippine time on August 24, 2026, at a depth of 22 km.

• Magnitude: M4.6
• Time: August 24, 2026, 11:59 AM PHT
• Depth: 22 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 32 km WSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental (5.30°N, 125.15°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.

• M3.3 21 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 48 km deep, 18 km away, August 21, 2026 1:46 PM PHT
• M3.4 19 km ESE of Glan, Sarangani, 14 km deep, 58 km away, August 22, 2026 1:44 AM PHT
• M3.3 24 km NW of Sarangani Island, Davao Occidental, 9 km deep, 41 km away, August 22, 2026 2:04 AM PHT
• M3.3 20 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 12 km deep, 19 km away, August 24, 2026 7:18 AM PHT
• M3.3 26 km NW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 17 km deep, 35 km away, August 26, 2026 12:26 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 (28 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity IV (58 km from the epicenter)
• Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur: Intensity IV (73 km from the epicenter)
• Maasim, Sarangani: Intensity IV (73 km from the epicenter)
• Malapatan, Sarangani: Intensity IV (82 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1130 km from the epicenter.