A shallow and significant MAG-5.1 earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 199 kilometer from Antipolo, The Philippines in the evening of Wednesday July 29th, 2026.
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Earthquake Summary
This earthquake hit under water in the Philippine Sea, 85 kilometers (53 mi) off the coast of The Philippines, 199 kilometer east of Antipolo in Calabarzon. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 10 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Jul 29, 2026 10:11PM (Manila Time) - Jul 29, 2026 14:11 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 199 km east of Antipolo, Calabarzon, The Philippines. Coordinates 15°16'10"N 122°51'9"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.1 Detected by 13 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.086 . |
| Depth: | 10 km (6 mi) A very shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Low tsunami risk Earthquakes under MAG-6.5 do not usually cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in The Philippines . Located 110 kilometer (68 mi) north of the epicenter of this earthquake, Jose Pañganiban (Bicol, The Philippines) is the nearest significant population center.
Multiple major population centers exist within 300km of the earthquake that struck today. Quezon City is located 205 km to the west. Manila is located 214 km to the west. Caloocan City is located 214 km to the west.
A complete list of nearby places is included below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 110 km (68 mi) S from epicenter |
Jose Pañganiban Bicol, The Philippines. |
| 129 km (80 mi) S from epicenter |
Daet Bicol, The Philippines. |
| 186 km (116 mi) W from epicenter |
Rodriguez Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 187 km (116 mi) S from epicenter |
Naga Bicol, The Philippines. |
| 189 km (117 mi) SW from epicenter |
Tanay Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 190 km (118 mi) SW from epicenter |
Santa Cruz Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 193 km (120 mi) SW from epicenter |
Morong Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 196 km (122 mi) W from epicenter |
San Mateo Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 198 km (123 mi) W from epicenter |
Norzagaray Central Luzon, The Philippines. |
| 199 km (124 mi) W from epicenter |
Antipolo Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 200 km (124 mi) SW from epicenter |
Binangonan Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 200 km (124 mi) SW from epicenter |
Angono Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 200 km (124 mi) SW from epicenter |
Lucena Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 201 km (125 mi) SW from epicenter |
Cainta Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 201 km (125 mi) SW from epicenter |
Taytay Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 201 km (125 mi) W from epicenter |
San Jose del Monte Central Luzon, The Philippines. |
| 204 km (127 mi) W from epicenter |
Cabanatuan City Central Luzon, The Philippines. |
| 205 km (127 mi) W from epicenter |
Quezon City National Capital Region, The Philippines. |
| 207 km (129 mi) W from epicenter |
Pasig City National Capital Region, The Philippines. |
| 207 km (129 mi) W from epicenter |
Guyong Central Luzon, The Philippines. |
| 208 km (129 mi) SW from epicenter |
Taguig National Capital Region, The Philippines. |
| 209 km (130 mi) W from epicenter |
Mandaluyong City National Capital Region, The Philippines. |
| 209 km (130 mi) W from epicenter |
San Juan National Capital Region, The Philippines. |
| 210 km (130 mi) NW from epicenter |
Santiago Cagayan Valley, The Philippines. |
| 211 km (131 mi) SW from epicenter |
Makati City National Capital Region, The Philippines. |
| 212 km (132 mi) W from epicenter |
Meycauayan Central Luzon, The Philippines. |
| 212 km (132 mi) SW from epicenter |
San Pablo Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 213 km (132 mi) W from epicenter |
Baliuag Central Luzon, The Philippines. |
| 214 km (133 mi) W from epicenter |
Manila National Capital Region, The Philippines. |
| 214 km (133 mi) W from epicenter |
Caloocan City National Capital Region, The Philippines. |
| 215 km (134 mi) W from epicenter |
Navotas National Capital Region, The Philippines. |
| 215 km (134 mi) SW from epicenter |
Santa Rosa Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 215 km (134 mi) SW from epicenter |
Pasay National Capital Region, The Philippines. |
| 216 km (134 mi) SW from epicenter |
Cabuyao Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 216 km (134 mi) SW from epicenter |
Calamba Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 217 km (135 mi) SW from epicenter |
Biñan Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 219 km (136 mi) SW from epicenter |
San Pedro Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 221 km (137 mi) SW from epicenter |
Las Piñas National Capital Region, The Philippines. |
| 224 km (139 mi) W from epicenter |
Malolos Central Luzon, The Philippines. |
| 225 km (140 mi) SW from epicenter |
Bacoor Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 226 km (140 mi) SW from epicenter |
Imus Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 231 km (144 mi) SW from epicenter |
Dasmariñas Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 234 km (145 mi) SW from epicenter |
Lipa City Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 234 km (145 mi) W from epicenter |
San Fernando Central Luzon, The Philippines. |
| 243 km (151 mi) W from epicenter |
Tarlac City Central Luzon, The Philippines. |
| 244 km (152 mi) W from epicenter |
Angeles City Central Luzon, The Philippines. |
| 245 km (152 mi) W from epicenter |
Mabalacat City Central Luzon, The Philippines. |
| 245 km (152 mi) W from epicenter |
Santol Central Luzon, The Philippines. |
| 255 km (158 mi) SE from epicenter |
Legaspi Bicol, The Philippines. |
| 256 km (159 mi) SW from epicenter |
Batangas Calabarzon, The Philippines. |
| 273 km (170 mi) NW from epicenter |
Baguio Cordillera, The Philippines. |
| 274 km (170 mi) SW from epicenter |
Calapan Mimaropa, The Philippines. |
| 280 km (174 mi) W from epicenter |
Olongapo Central Luzon, The Philippines. |
| 283 km (176 mi) W from epicenter |
Dagupan Ilocos, The Philippines. |
Shaking reported by 13 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 13 people have reported shaking in 6 places, all within Philippines.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Malanday, Southern Tagalog, Philippines: 4 people.
- Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines: 3 people.
- Daet, Bicol, Philippines: 2 people.
- Cainta, Southern Tagalog, Philippines: 2 people.
- Niogan, Southern Tagalog, Philippines: 1 person.
- Pililla, Southern Tagalog, Philippines: 1 person.
Aftershocks detected
This main shock was prefaced by 3 smaller foreshocks. Roughly 2 days before this earthquake, a foreshock measuring MAG-3.8 was detected nearby this earthquake.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 3.7 |
3 days earlier Jul 27, 2026 05:19AM (Manila Time) | 42 km (26 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.2 |
2 days earlier Jul 27, 2026 07:28PM (Manila Time) | 80 km (49 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.8 |
2 days earlier Jul 28, 2026 05:02AM (Manila Time) | 75 km (46 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 5.1 |
Jul 29, 2026 10:11PM (Manila Time) | - |
More earthquakes coming?
The risk of aftershocks decreases rapidly over time. Usually, aftershocks are at least one order of magnitude lower than a main shock.
The chance that a significant earthquake like this one is followed by an even larger earthquake is not so large. On average, scientists estimate a 94% chance that a major earthquake will not be followed by an even larger one. It is still adviced to be aware of this risk
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since July 14th, 2026, when a 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit 277 km (172 mi) further south. An even stronger magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck on July 23rd, 2021.
In total, 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.1 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 3 months.
Low tsunami risk
Based on early data it appears this earthquake was not strong enough (lower than MAG-6.5) to be likely to cause destructive tsunami's. However this earthquake appeared to have hit at a shallow depth under sea, so stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | This earthquake appears to have struck under the sea. | Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 10 km (6 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 29/07/26 23:38 (). This article contains currently available information about the earthquake and is automatically composed. We continue to update this article up to a few days after the earthquake occurred.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000tgnu
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260729_0000226
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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