Magnitude 4.1 earthquake in Philippine waters, 57 km E of General Luna, Surigao del Norte — September 1, 2026

Source: PHIVOLCS

At 10:51 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck off the east coast of Mindanao, about 57 kilometers east of General Luna, Surigao del Norte, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

The quake struck at a depth of 2 kilometers.

  • Magnitude: M4.1
  • Time: September 1, 2026, 10:51 AM PHT
  • Depth: 2 km
  • Location: Philippine waters, 57 km E of General Luna, Surigao del Norte (9.84°N, 126.68°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.

  • M4.8 Philippine waters, 48 km ENE of General Luna, Surigao del Norte, 16 km deep, 23 km away, August 29, 2026 2:32 PM PHT
  • M3.7 Philippine waters, 44 km ENE of General Luna, Surigao del Norte, 14 km deep, 15 km away, August 29, 2026 4:11 PM PHT
  • M3.2 Philippine waters, 31 km NE of General Luna, Surigao del Norte, 2 km deep, 35 km away, August 29, 2026 4:36 PM PHT
  • M3.0 17 km NNE of Claver, Surigao del Norte, 12 km deep, 96 km away, August 30, 2026 5:01 AM PHT
  • M4.8 Philippine waters, 30 km E of General Luna, Surigao del Norte, 17 km deep, 29 km away, August 31, 2026 12:04 PM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

  • General Luna, Surigao del Norte: Intensity III (60 km from the epicenter)
  • Pilar, Surigao del Norte: Intensity III (66 km from the epicenter)
  • Dapa, Surigao del Norte: Intensity III (67 km from the epicenter)
  • San Isidro, Surigao del Norte: Intensity III (68 km from the epicenter)
  • Burgos, Surigao del Norte: Intensity III (69 km from the epicenter)
  • Santa Monica, Surigao del Norte: Intensity III (72 km from the epicenter)
  • San Benito, Surigao del Norte: Intensity III (73 km from the epicenter)
  • Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte: Intensity III (74 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 814 km from the epicenter.

Official information: PHIVOLCS bulletin for this earthquake

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