Magnitude 4.0 earthquake in Philippine waters, 69 km NE of Bagamanoc, Catanduanes — September 6, 2026

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Luzon, about 69 kilometers northeast of Bagamanoc, Catanduanes at 6:52 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

The quake struck at a depth of 18 kilometers.

• Magnitude: M4.0
• Time: September 6, 2026, 6:52 PM PHT
• Depth: 18 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 69 km NE of Bagamanoc, Catanduanes (14.33°N, 124.79°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.

• M2.5 Philippine waters, 106 km E of Gigmoto, Catanduanes, 10 km deep, 91 km away, September 4, 2026 4:14 AM PHT
• M2.0 3 km ESE of Gigmoto, Catanduanes, 13 km deep, 75 km away, September 6, 2026 4:29 AM PHT
• M3.6 Philippine waters, 91 km ENE of Gigmoto, Catanduanes, 45 km deep, 36 km away, September 7, 2026 11:42 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Bagamanoc, Catanduanes: Intensity III (72 km from the epicenter)
• Pandan, Catanduanes: Intensity III (72 km from the epicenter)
• Panganiban, Catanduanes: Intensity III (74 km from the epicenter)
• Viga, Catanduanes: Intensity III (75 km from the epicenter)
• Gigmoto, Catanduanes: Intensity III (77 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 411 km from the epicenter.