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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.
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.
Oct 3, 2023 09:53PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 300km from Glan (The Philippines) on Tuesday Evening.
Oct 3, 2023 05:30AM
Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Masbate in The Philippines.
Sep 26, 2023 09:39AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 299km from General Santos (The Philippines) on Tuesday Morning.
Sep 18, 2023 10:54AM
On Monday Morning a Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck in the Sulu Sea near Mamburao (The Philippines).
Sep 12, 2023 07:03PM
Strong M6.3 Earthquake hit in the South China Sea 136km from Laoag (The Philippines) on Tuesday Evening.
Sep 12, 2023 01:30AM
On Tuesday Night an M4.9 FORESHOCK struck in the South China Sea 123km from Laoag (The Philippines).
The Philippines Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7078 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 kilometers (186 mi) of The Philippines in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 707 earthquakes per year, or 58 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near The Philippines roughly every 12 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near The Philippines in 2019. A total of 950 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of The Philippines that year. The strongest had a 6.8 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 | 6400 | 90.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 623 | 8.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 49 | 0.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 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 Jan 10, 2017 14:13 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) south-southeast of Zamboanga, at a depth of 627 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) south-southeast of General Santos. It is the strongest earthquake near The Philippines in the past 123 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.
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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near The Philippines on the night of October 4, 2023 at 02:02 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 273km south of General Santos at a depth of 294km 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, 7078 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from The Philippines. This averages to 708 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 hours.
