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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours ago (Apr 18 06:41PM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 161 km S from General Santos |
| 5 hours ago (Apr 18 04:00PM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 259 km E from Davao |
| 7 hours ago (Apr 18 02:14PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 198 km ENE from Quezon City |
| 7 hours ago (Apr 18 02:13PM Manila) |
M 3.7 | 195 km ENE from Antipolo |
| 8 hours ago (Apr 18 01:10PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 91 km WSW from Dagupan |
| 13 hours ago (Apr 18 08:11AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 75 km S from Legaspi |
| 1 day ago (Apr 17 07:28PM Manila) |
M 4.1 | 101 km E from Legaspi |
| 1 day ago (Apr 17 04:40PM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 75 km WNW from Olongapo |
| 1 day ago (Apr 17 03:05PM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 195 km ESE from Tacloban |
| 1 day ago (Apr 17 02:01PM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 182 km ESE from Tacloban |
| 1 day ago (Apr 17 08:41AM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 88 km SW from Manila |
| 1 day ago (Apr 17 08:02AM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 163 km ENE from Legaspi |
| 1 day ago (Apr 17 07:33AM Manila) |
M 4.4 | 88 km WSW from Bongao |
| 1 day ago (Apr 17 01:24AM Manila) |
M 4.4 | 153 km ENE from Legaspi |
| 1 day ago (Apr 16 11:59PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 17 km SSE from Koronadal |
| 2 days ago (Apr 16 08:53PM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 74 km SW from Iloilo |
| 2 days ago (Apr 16 01:22PM Manila) |
M 4.7 | 200 km SSE from Davao |
| 2 days ago (Apr 16 01:02PM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 162 km ESE from General Santos |
| 2 days ago (Apr 16 12:39PM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 166 km E from Quezon City |
| 2 days ago (Apr 16 06:11AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 121 km WSW from General Santos |
| 2 days ago (Apr 16 05:42AM Manila) |
M 5.6 | 110 km WSW from General Santos |
| 2 days ago (Apr 16 03:05AM Manila) |
M 3.7 | 269 km ESE from General Santos |
| 2 days ago (Apr 15 11:01PM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 64 km NW from Olongapo |
| 3 days ago (Apr 15 09:18PM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 169 km NE from Davao |
| 3 days ago (Apr 15 09:05PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 146 km E from Legaspi |
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 16, 2025 05:42AM
On Wednesday Night a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea 110km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Jan 23, 2025 07:39AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Surigao in The Philippines.
The Philippines Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8102 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 810 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 | 7344 | 90.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 693 | 8.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 58 | 0.72% |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Dec 29, 2018 11:39AM (Manila) |
M 7.0 | 195 km SE from Davao |
| Dec 4, 2023 03:49AM (Manila) |
M 6.9 | 117 km E from Butuan |
| Apr 29, 2017 04:23AM (Manila) |
M 6.9 | 69 km S from General Santos |
| Dec 15, 2019 02:11PM (Manila) |
M 6.8 | 21 km WSW from Digos |
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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near The Philippines on the evening of April 18, 2025 at 18:41 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 161km south of General Santos at a depth of 20km under water in the Sulawesi 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, 8102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from The Philippines. This averages to 810 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 hours.
