Magnitude 4.6 earthquake in Philippine waters, 36 km SE of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental — August 28, 2026

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck off the southeast coast of Mindanao, about 36 kilometers southeast of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental at 2:43 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

The quake struck at a depth of 34 kilometers.

• Magnitude: M4.6
• Time: August 28, 2026, 2:43 AM PHT
• Depth: 34 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 36 km SE of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental (5.68°N, 125.88°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 26 km NW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 17 km deep, 68 km away, August 26, 2026 12:26 AM PHT
• M4.2 18 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 39 km deep, 75 km away, August 28, 2026 4:22 PM PHT
• M3.6 Philippine waters, 54 km E of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, 139 km deep, 36 km away, August 29, 2026 5:06 PM PHT
• M3.8 12 km W of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 21 km deep, 69 km away, August 30, 2026 11:42 AM PHT
• M4.5 Philippine waters, 33 km S of Maasim, Sarangani, 37 km deep, 96 km away, August 30, 2026 8:08 PM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur: Intensity IV (43 km from the epicenter)
• Don Marcelino, Davao del Sur: Intensity IV (57 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity IV (61 km from the epicenter)
• Sarangani, Davao del Sur: Intensity IV (63 km from the epicenter)
• Malapatan, Sarangani: Intensity IV (65 km from the epicenter)
• Alabel, Sarangani: Intensity IV (78 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1127 km from the epicenter.