Magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Balut Island, Davao Occidental — August 28, 2026

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck about 18 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, in Mindanao at 4:22 PM Philippine time on August 28, 2026, at a depth of 39 km.

• Magnitude: M4.2
• Time: August 28, 2026, 4:22 PM PHT
• Depth: 39 km
• Location: 18 km SSW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental (5.27°N, 125.34°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.

• M3.1 21 km NW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 4 km deep, 34 km away, August 25, 2026 10:24 PM PHT
• M3.3 26 km NW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 17 km deep, 36 km away, August 26, 2026 12:26 AM PHT
• M4.6 Philippine waters, 36 km SE of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, 34 km deep, 75 km away, August 28, 2026 2:43 AM PHT
• M3.8 12 km W of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 21 km deep, 18 km away, August 30, 2026 11:42 AM PHT
• M4.5 Philippine waters, 33 km S of Maasim, Sarangani, 37 km deep, 48 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.

• Sarangani, Davao del Sur: Intensity IV (15 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity III (58 km from the epicenter)
• Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur: Intensity III (67 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1142 km from the epicenter.