Magnitude 4.9 earthquake in Philippine waters, 83 km E of Baganga, Davao Oriental — September 16, 2026

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a magnitude 4.9 earthquake off the east coast of Mindanao, about 83 kilometers east of Baganga, Davao Oriental at 7:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

The quake struck at a depth of 5 kilometers.

• Magnitude: M4.9
• Time: September 16, 2026, 7:50 PM PHT
• Depth: 5 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 83 km E of Baganga, Davao Oriental (7.63°N, 127.32°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.

• M3.9 Philippine waters, 95 km E of Caraga, Davao Oriental, 19 km deep, 30 km away, September 15, 2026 10:51 AM PHT
• M3.1 Philippine waters, 29 km ENE of Caraga, Davao Oriental, 24 km deep, 61 km away, September 16, 2026 3:15 AM PHT
• M2.9 Philippine waters, 51 km E of Baganga, Davao Oriental, 24 km deep, 33 km away, September 16, 2026 8:17 PM PHT
• M3.6 Philippine waters, 35 km ESE of Manay, Davao Oriental, 5 km deep, 78 km away, September 17, 2026 2:35 AM PHT
• M3.5 Philippine waters, 48 km E of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, 14 km deep, 96 km away, September 18, 2026 2:48 PM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Baganga, Davao Oriental: Intensity IV (100 km from the epicenter)
• Caraga, Davao Oriental: Intensity IV (103 km from the epicenter)
• Manay, Davao Oriental: Intensity IV (108 km from the epicenter)
• Cateel, Davao Oriental: Intensity IV (109 km from the epicenter)
• Lingig, Surigao del Sur: Intensity IV (113 km from the epicenter)
• Boston, Davao Oriental: Intensity IV (120 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1038 km from the epicenter.