Magnitude 4.3 earthquake in Philippine waters, 35 km E of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental — November 3, 2026

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a magnitude 4.3 earthquake off the east coast of Mindanao, about 35 kilometers east of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental at 10:51 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

The quake struck at a depth of 86 kilometers.

• Magnitude: M4.3
• Time: November 3, 2026, 10:51 AM PHT
• Depth: 86 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 35 km E of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental (5.87°N, 125.96°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.

• M3.2 9 km SSE of Glan, Sarangani, 14 km deep, 82 km away, October 31, 2026 4:22 PM PHT
• M3.6 Philippine waters, 65 km ESE of Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental, 15 km deep, 31 km away, October 31, 2026 8:01 PM PHT
• M3.6 28 km NW of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, 4 km deep, 90 km away, November 2, 2026 11:12 PM PHT
• M3.1 Philippine waters, 61 km ESE of Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental, 138 km deep, 28 km away, November 3, 2026 1:47 AM PHT
• M3.6 35 km SE of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental, 130 km deep, 71 km away, November 3, 2026 3:59 PM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Don Marcelino, Davao del Sur: Intensity III (46 km from the epicenter)
• Jose Abad Santos, Davao del Sur: Intensity III (48 km from the epicenter)
• Malapatan, Sarangani: Intensity III (65 km from the epicenter)
• Glan, Sarangani: Intensity III (69 km from the epicenter)
• Alabel, Sarangani: Intensity III (73 km from the epicenter)
• Malita, Davao del Sur: Intensity III (73 km from the epicenter)
• Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental: Intensity III (77 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 1113 km from the epicenter.