Impact Level: Notification
Locations Affected: Balut Island, Davao Occidental, Philippines
Tracking Id: RINTP5579322524
Description:
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported a magnitude 4.2 earthquake approximately 36 kilometers southwest of Balut Island, Davao Occidental, at 1359 hours (local time) on Wednesday (05 August).
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 22 kilometers.
Impact:
No damage has been reported so far. However, light tremors may have been felt in areas nearer the epicenter. The possibility of aftershocks and further seismic activity cannot be ruled out.
Recommendations:
It is advised to avail further updates via the official X handle (formerly Twitter) of PHIVOLCS (https://x.com/phivolcs_dost).
Sources:
• https://earthquake.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/2026_Earthquake_Information/August/2026_0805_0559_B1F.html
