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A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the waters off Balut Island in Sarangani, Davao Occidental, at 10:21 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that this quake was classified as an aftershock of two significant earthquakes that occurred in June 2026, specifically a magnitude 7.8 event offshore Sarangani and a magnitude 6.5 quake off Davao Occidental.
Recorded Intensities and Impacts
The quake's epicenter was determined to be approximately 38 kilometers southwest of Balut Island, with a depth of 10 kilometers.
- Intensity III in Malapatan, Sarangani
- Intensity II in Kiamba and Malungon, Sarangani; Tupi and T'Boli in South Cotabato
- Intensity I in Maitum, Maasim (Sarangani), and General Santos City
Phivolcs reassured the public that no significant damage is anticipated from this earthquake, nor are additional aftershocks expected.