Magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Babuyan Island, Cagayan — August 29, 2026

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck about 14 km N of Babuyan Island, Cagayan, in Luzon at 9:52 PM Philippine time on August 29, 2026, at a depth of 11 km.

• Magnitude: M4.2
• Time: August 29, 2026, 9:52 PM PHT
• Depth: 11 km
• Location: 14 km N of Babuyan Island, Cagayan (19.64°N, 121.93°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.

• M2.6 48 km NNE of Camiguin Island, Cagayan, 11 km deep, 37 km away, August 31, 2026 4:12 PM PHT
• M2.4 7 km NNW of Dalupiri Island, Cagayan, 17 km deep, 96 km away, August 31, 2026 9:22 PM PHT
• M2.5 6 km NW of Dalupiri Island, Cagayan, 19 km deep, 97 km away, August 31, 2026 11:44 PM PHT
• M3.0 9 km NW of Babuyan Island, Cagayan, 16 km deep, 12 km away, September 1, 2026 6:11 AM PHT
• M2.9 Philippine waters, 61 km WSW of Sabtang, Batanes, 25 km deep, 88 km away, September 1, 2026 7:22 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Calayan, Cagayan: Intensity III (61 km from the epicenter)
• Sabtang, Batanes: Intensity III (75 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 569 km from the epicenter.