Latest earthquakes near The Philippines today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in The Philippines? If an earthquake is happening right now near The Philippines, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago (Apr 23 06:38AM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 150 km SE from Davao |
| 9 hours ago (Apr 23 06:10AM Manila) |
M 4.9 | 95 km NNE from Tacloban |
| 14 hours ago (Apr 23 01:12AM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 169 km SE from Davao |
| 15 hours ago (Apr 22 11:42PM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 58 km NNW from Baguio |
| 16 hours ago (Apr 22 11:05PM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 53 km NE from Budta |
| 16 hours ago (Apr 22 10:45PM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 116 km NNE from Laoag |
| 20 hours ago (Apr 22 06:59PM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 277 km SE from General Santos |
| 21 hours ago (Apr 22 06:17PM Manila) |
M 6.2 | 371 km SE from Davao |
| 21 hours ago (Apr 22 06:01PM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 62 km WSW from Olongapo |
| 22 hours ago (Apr 22 05:20PM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 180 km SE from General Santos |
| 1 day ago (Apr 22 12:09PM Manila) |
M 4.2 | 203 km S from General Santos |
| 1 day ago (Apr 22 11:51AM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 34 km N from Butuan |
| 1 day ago (Apr 22 04:06AM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 89 km ENE from Magugpo Poblacion |
| 1 day ago (Apr 22 02:50AM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 58 km NE from Cebu City |
| 1 day ago (Apr 22 01:46AM Manila) |
M 4.5 | 32 km NE from Laoag |
| 1 day ago (Apr 22 01:11AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 152 km SSW from Malingao |
| 1 day ago (Apr 22 12:43AM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 77 km WNW from Laoag |
| 1 day ago (Apr 21 04:26PM Manila) |
M 4.4 | 112 km E from Butuan |
| 2 days ago (Apr 21 01:56PM Manila) |
M 4.5 | 42 km ESE from Mati |
| 2 days ago (Apr 21 10:11AM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 297 km SSE from General Santos |
| 2 days ago (Apr 21 08:26AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 120 km WSW from General Santos |
| 2 days ago (Apr 21 12:43AM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 194 km SE from General Santos |
| 2 days ago (Apr 20 11:18PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 203 km N from Laoag |
| 2 days ago (Apr 20 06:30PM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 148 km SSW from Malingao |
| 2 days ago (Apr 20 03:41PM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 149 km SSW from Malingao |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near The Philippines
Recent The Philippines Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near The Philippines. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near The Philippines and elsewhere.
Apr 20, 2025 01:37AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Sulawesi Sea 118km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Apr 20, 2025 12:50AM
On Sunday Night a Significant M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Sulawesi Sea 114km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Apr 20, 2025 12:11AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night in the Sulawesi Sea 120km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Apr 16, 2025 05:42AM
On Wednesday Night a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea 110km from General Santos (The Philippines).
The Philippines Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8112 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of The Philippines in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 811 earthquakes per year, or 67 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near The Philippines roughly every 10 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near The Philippines in 2023. A total of 1472 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of The Philippines that year. The strongest had a 7.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of The Philippines in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near The Philippines during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 7351 | 90.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 696 | 8.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 58 | 0.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 7 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near The Philippines
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near The Philippines occurred on Dec 2, 2023 22:37 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 184 kilometers (114 mi) north-northeast of Davao, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near The Philippines in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Aug 15, 1918 20:18, 145 kilometers (90 mi) north-northeast of General Santos. It is the strongest earthquake near The Philippines in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near The Philippines in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from The Philippines.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2023 10:37PM (Manila) |
M 7.6 | 184 km NNE from Davao |
| Jan 10, 2017 02:13PM (Manila) |
M 7.3 | 277 km SSE from Zamboanga |
| Jul 11, 2024 10:13AM (Manila) |
M 7.1 | 189 km SW from Malingao |
| Aug 12, 2021 01:46AM (Manila) |
M 7.1 | 77 km SE from Mati |
| Dec 29, 2018 11:39AM (Manila) |
M 7.0 | 195 km SE from Davao |
| Jan 21, 2021 08:23PM (Manila) |
M 7.0 | 288 km ESE from General Santos |
| Jul 27, 2022 08:43AM (Manila) |
M 7.0 | 79 km SSE from Laoag |
| Apr 29, 2017 04:23AM (Manila) |
M 6.9 | 69 km S from General Santos |
| Dec 4, 2023 03:49AM (Manila) |
M 6.9 | 117 km E from Butuan |
| Aug 3, 2024 06:23AM (Manila) |
M 6.8 | 166 km NE from Davao |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near The Philippines
Earthquakes by region of The Philippines
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in The Philippines.
- Bicol
- Cagayan Valley (Lambak ng Cagayan)
- Calabarzon
- Caraga
- Central Luzon (Gitnang Luzon)
- Central Visayas (Gitnang Kabisayaan)
- Cordillera (Rehiyong Pampangasiwaan ng Cordillera)
- Davao
- Eastern Visayas (Silangang Kabisayaan)
- Ilocos
- Mimaropa
- National Capital Region (Metro Manila)
- Northern Mindanao (Hilagang Mindanao)
- Rehiyong Autonomo sa Muslim na Mindanao
- Soccsksargen
- Western Visayas (Kanlurang Kabisayaan)
- Zamboanga Peninsula
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near The Philippines.
When was the last earthquake in The Philippines?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near The Philippines on the morning of April 23, 2025 at 06:38 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 150km south-east of Davao at a depth of 138km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near The Philippines in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near The Philippines?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near The Philippines on the evening of August 15, 1918 at 20:18 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 145km west-southwest of General Santos at a depth of 20km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near The Philippines since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near The Philippines?
In the past 10 years, 8112 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from The Philippines. This averages to 811 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 hours.
