Magnitude 4.0 earthquake in Philippine waters, 75 km WSW of Sabtang, Batanes — September 17, 2026

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck off the west coast of Luzon, about 75 km WSW of Sabtang, Batanes at 4:49 PM Philippine time on September 17, 2026, at a depth of 33 km.

• Magnitude: M4.0
• Time: September 17, 2026, 4:49 PM PHT
• Depth: 33 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 75 km WSW of Sabtang, Batanes (20.19°N, 121.17°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.

• M2.3 29 km NNW of Calayan, Cagayan, 26 km deep, 80 km away, September 17, 2026 11:14 PM PHT
• M2.4 Philippine waters, 69 km NNW of Calayan, Cagayan, 13 km deep, 40 km away, September 18, 2026 12:34 AM PHT
• M2.4 Philippine waters, 69 km NNW of Calayan, Cagayan, 11 km deep, 40 km away, September 20, 2026 2:01 AM PHT
• M2.8 Philippine waters, 68 km SW of Sabtang, Batanes, 3 km deep, 35 km away, September 20, 2026 2:12 AM PHT
• M3.1 6 km WNW of Ivana, Batanes, 6 km deep, 76 km away, September 20, 2026 3:32 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Sabtang, Batanes: Intensity III (73 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 622 km from the epicenter.