Magnitude 4.1 earthquake in Philippine waters, 96 km ENE of Lingig, Surigao del Sur — September 29, 2026

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a magnitude 4.1 earthquake off the east coast of Mindanao, about 96 kilometers east-northeast of Lingig, Surigao del Sur at 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

The quake struck at a depth of 3 kilometers.

• Magnitude: M4.1
• Time: September 29, 2026, 9:40 PM PHT
• Depth: 3 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 96 km ENE of Lingig, Surigao del Sur (8.35°N, 127.23°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 Philippine waters, 46 km ENE of Cateel, Davao Oriental, 15 km deep, 65 km away, September 27, 2026 12:11 PM PHT
• M3.5 Philippine waters, 36 km E of Lingig, Surigao del Sur, 17 km deep, 62 km away, September 28, 2026 11:56 PM PHT
• M2.5 Philippine waters, 32 km ESE of Marihatag, Surigao del Sur, 28 km deep, 82 km away, September 29, 2026 9:04 PM PHT
• M2.8 Philippine waters, 47 km ENE of Lingig, Surigao del Sur, 8 km deep, 49 km away, September 30, 2026 10:44 PM PHT
• M2.6 Philippine waters, 43 km ESE of Marihatag, Surigao del Sur, 4 km deep, 72 km away, October 2, 2026 2:07 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Lingig, Surigao del Sur: Intensity III (98 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 972 km from the epicenter.