Magnitude 4.9 earthquake in Philippine waters, 51 km WSW of Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat — October 1, 2026

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck off the west coast of Mindanao, about 51 km WSW of Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat at 1:34 PM Philippine time on October 1, 2026, at a depth of 41 km.

• Magnitude: M4.9
• Time: October 1, 2026, 1:34 PM PHT
• Depth: 41 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 51 km WSW of Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat (6.06°N, 123.75°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, 37 km WSW of Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, 4 km deep, 42 km away, September 29, 2026 5:31 AM PHT
• M1.6 16 km S of Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat, 9 km deep, 51 km away, September 30, 2026 7:55 AM PHT
• M1.7 35 km SW of Datu Blah T. Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, 34 km deep, 88 km away, October 2, 2026 9:08 PM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat: Intensity IV (59 km from the epicenter)
• Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat: Intensity IV (68 km from the epicenter)
• Sen. Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat: Intensity IV (77 km from the epicenter)
• Maitum, Sarangani: Intensity IV (80 km from the epicenter)
• Lebak, Sultan Kudarat: Intensity IV (82 km from the epicenter)
• Lake Sebu, South Cotabato: Intensity IV (93 km from the epicenter)
• Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat: Intensity IV (96 km from the epicenter)
• Isulan, Sultan Kudarat: Intensity IV (97 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 996 km from the epicenter.