Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Jolts Eastern Samar, Philippines

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Eastern Samar in the Philippines on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tremor occurred at 6:58 a.m. Local time.

Details of the Earthquake

The epicenter of the earthquake was located 42 kilometers northeast of San Policarpio, Eastern Samar, at a depth of 10 kilometers, as reported by Phivolcs.

Intensity Levels

The earthquake was felt at varying intensities in several areas:

• Intensity III (weak) was recorded in Can-Avid, Eastern Samar, and Palapag, Northern Samar.
• Intensity II (slightly felt) was logged in Gandara, Samar.
• Intensity I (scarcely perceptible) was recorded in Carigara, Abuyog, Alangalang, and Dulag in Leyte.

No Damage or Aftershocks Expected

Phivolcs has stated that no damage or aftershocks are expected from this earthquake.

Additional Seismic Activity

A separate earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.8, too jolted areas in Eastern Samar on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. BusinessWorld Online reported that the epicenter of this quake was located 21 kilometers north of San Policarpo, Eastern Samar.

Intensity Levels for the 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake

The following intensity levels were reported for the 4.8 magnitude earthquake:

• Intensity III was reported in Can-avid, Arteche, Dolores, Oras, San Julian, Taft, and Borongan City in Eastern Samar, as well as in Lapinig, Gamay, Pambujan, Palapag, Laoang, Mondragon, and Mapanas in Northern Samar.
• Intensity II was reported in Maydolong, Hernani, and Llorente in Eastern Samar, as well as in Bobon and Catarman in Northern Samar, and Catbalogan, Gandara, and San Jorge in Samar.

Earthquake Monitoring in the Philippines

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) continuously monitors seismic activity in the Philippines. Information on earthquake bulletins and event parameters can be found on the PHIVOLCS website. Philippine Standard Time (PST) is eight hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).