Magnitude 4.3 earthquake in Philippine waters, 40 km W of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro — September 26, 2026

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck off the west coast of Luzon, about 40 km W of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro at 2:47 AM Philippine time on September 26, 2026, at a depth of 1 km.

• Magnitude: M4.3
• Time: September 26, 2026, 2:47 AM PHT
• Depth: 1 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 40 km W of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro (13.36°N, 120.10°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 21 km SSW of Calatagan, Batangas, 113 km deep, 59 km away, September 23, 2026 6:11 PM PHT
• M3.9 Philippine waters, 44 km SSW of Looc, Occidental Mindoro, 26 km deep, 7 km away, September 26, 2026 12:30 AM PHT
• M2.7 Philippine waters, 45 km W of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, 25 km deep, 4 km away, September 26, 2026 12:44 AM PHT
• M2.4 Philippine waters, 36 km W of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, 19 km deep, 3 km away, September 26, 2026 3:55 AM PHT
• M2.2 19 km W of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, 24 km deep, 22 km away, September 26, 2026 6:21 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Paluan, Occidental Mindoro: Intensity IV (42 km from the epicenter)
• Looc, Occidental Mindoro: Intensity IV (46 km from the epicenter)
• Lubang, Occidental Mindoro: Intensity IV (50 km from the epicenter)
• Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro: Intensity IV (62 km from the epicenter)
• Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro: Intensity III (70 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Weak (MMI 3), 168 km from the epicenter.