Magnitude 4.4 earthquake in Philippine waters, 34 km WNW of Palauig, Zambales — September 28, 2026

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck off the west coast of Luzon, about 34 kilometers west-northwest of Palauig, Zambales at 8:54 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

The quake struck at a depth of 17 kilometers.

• Magnitude: M4.4
• Time: September 28, 2026, 8:54 AM PHT
• Depth: 17 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 34 km WNW of Palauig, Zambales (15.52°N, 119.61°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.

• M2.2 14 km NNE of San Marcelino, Zambales, 106 km deep, 82 km away, September 26, 2026 5:15 AM PHT
• M2.9 Philippine waters, 63 km W of Agno, Pangasinan, 4 km deep, 85 km away, September 26, 2026 8:31 AM PHT
• M2.3 Philippine waters, 53 km W of Palauig, Zambales, 3 km deep, 21 km away, September 28, 2026 3:28 PM PHT
• M2.4 Philippine waters, 69 km W of Santa Cruz, Zambales, 23 km deep, 40 km away, September 30, 2026 2:37 AM PHT
• M2.4 28 km E of Botolan, Zambales, 121 km deep, 76 km away, October 1, 2026 1:49 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Palauig, Zambales: Intensity IV (47 km from the epicenter)
• Masinloc, Zambales: Intensity IV (48 km from the epicenter)
• Iba, Zambales: Intensity IV (50 km from the epicenter)
• Candelaria, Zambales: Intensity IV (52 km from the epicenter)
• Santa Cruz, Zambales: Intensity IV (53 km from the epicenter)
• Dasol, Pangasinan: Intensity IV (57 km from the epicenter)
• Infanta, Pangasinan: Intensity IV (58 km from the epicenter)
• Burgos, Pangasinan: Intensity IV (62 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Weak (MMI 3), 180 km from the epicenter.