Magnitude 4.0 earthquake in Philippine waters, 37 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental — September 26, 2026

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a magnitude 4.0 earthquake off the southwest coast of Mindanao, about 37 kilometers southwest of Balut Island, Davao Occidental at 6:25 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26.

The quake struck at a depth of 34 kilometers.

• Magnitude: M4.0
• Time: September 26, 2026, 6:25 PM PHT
• Depth: 34 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 37 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental (5.13°N, 125.24°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.

• M3.0 Philippine waters, 34 km S of Maasim, Sarangani, 33 km deep, 54 km away, September 23, 2026 8:58 PM PHT
• M3.3 16 km SSE of Glan, Sarangani, 11 km deep, 61 km away, September 24, 2026 1:18 AM PHT
• M3.1 Philippine waters, 40 km SW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 12 km deep, 14 km away, September 24, 2026 8:20 PM PHT
• M3.1 8 km SE of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 1 km deep, 36 km away, September 26, 2026 10:09 PM PHT
• M3.1 16 km SSE of Glan, Sarangani, 18 km deep, 64 km away, September 28, 2026 3:49 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Sarangani, Davao del Sur: Intensity III (34 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity III (74 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1151 km from the epicenter.