Latest earthquakes near Central Luzon, The Philippines today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Central Luzon, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Central Luzon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Central Luzon (also known as Gitnang Luzon), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6 hours ago (Mar 27 08:41AM Manila) |
M 3.9 | 183 km E from Cabanatuan City |
| 16 hours ago (Mar 26 10:11PM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 182 km NW from Cabanatuan City |
| 18 hours ago (Mar 26 08:55PM Manila) |
M 4.7 | 84 km E from Cabanatuan City |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 08:37PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 164 km SW from San Jose del Monte |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 12:33AM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 108 km E from Cabanatuan City |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 06:34AM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 161 km N from Cabanatuan City |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 10:25PM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 195 km E from San Jose del Monte |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 05:36AM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 272 km E from San Jose del Monte |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 01:19AM Manila) |
M 4.1 | 144 km SSW from San Jose del Monte |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 07:45PM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 116 km W from Olongapo |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 05:37PM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 13 km N from Mabalacat City |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 08:14AM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 187 km S from San Jose del Monte |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 07:24AM Manila) |
M 3.9 | 189 km S from San Jose del Monte |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 03:13AM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 250 km N from Cabanatuan City |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 01:19AM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 117 km SSW from San Jose del Monte |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 06:12AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 226 km NE from Cabanatuan City |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 05:01AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 231 km NE from Cabanatuan City |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 01:00AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 60 km E from Cabanatuan City |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 03:58PM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 100 km S from Olongapo |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 05:10AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 105 km SW from Olongapo |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 03:33PM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 176 km E from San Jose del Monte |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 05:51AM Manila) |
M 4.4 | 282 km NNW from Cabanatuan City |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 04:25AM Manila) |
M 4.6 | 231 km N from Cabanatuan City |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 06:20PM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 247 km NNW from Cabanatuan City |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 11:53PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 240 km NNW from Cabanatuan City |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Central Luzon
Central Luzon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1171 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Central Luzon, The Philippines in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 117 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Central Luzon roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Central Luzon in 2022. A total of 274 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Central Luzon that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Central Luzon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Central Luzon 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 | 1058 | 90.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 104 | 8.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.68% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Central Luzon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Central Luzon occurred on Jul 27, 2022 08:43 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 227 kilometers (141 mi) north of Cabanatuan City, at a depth of 34 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Central Luzon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 31 kilometers (19 mi) north of Cabanatuan City. It is the strongest earthquake near Central Luzon 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 Central Luzon, 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 Central Luzon.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2022 08:43AM (Manila) |
M 7.0 | 227 km N from Cabanatuan City |
| Jul 24, 2021 04:48AM (Manila) |
M 6.7 | 128 km SSW from San Jose del Monte |
| Mar 14, 2022 05:05AM (Manila) |
M 6.4 | 127 km SW from Olongapo |
| Oct 25, 2022 10:59PM (Manila) |
M 6.4 | 242 km N from Cabanatuan City |
| Dec 25, 2020 07:43AM (Manila) |
M 6.3 | 118 km SSW from San Jose del Monte |
| Jun 15, 2023 10:19AM (Manila) |
M 6.2 | 122 km SSW from San Jose del Monte |
| Aug 11, 2017 01:28PM (Manila) |
M 6.2 | 96 km SSW from San Jose del Monte |
| May 22, 2022 05:50AM (Manila) |
M 6.1 | 98 km SSW from San Jose del Monte |
| Apr 22, 2019 05:11PM (Manila) |
M 6.1 | 20 km WSW from San Fernando |
| Aug 13, 2021 11:08PM (Manila) |
M 5.9 | 127 km SSW from San Jose del Monte |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Central Luzon
Earthquakes by city in Central Luzon
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Central Luzon, The Philippines.
- Angeles City
- Baliuag
- Bulaon
- Cabanatuan City (Lungsod ng Cabanatuan)
- Guyong
- Hagonoy
- Mabalacat City
- Malolos (Lungsod ng Malolos)
- Meycauayan
- Olongapo (Lungsod ng Olongapo)
- San Fernando (Lungsod ng San Fernando)
- San Jose del Monte (Lungsod ng San Jose del Monte)
- Santol
- Tarlac City
Use this regional Central Luzon earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bocaue, Calumpit, Arayat, Mariveles, Marilao, Norzagaray, Gapan, Apalit, Pulilan, Guiguinto, Balanga, Capas, Bulacan, Plaridel, Magalang, Subic, Dinalupihan, San Ildefonso, San Miguel, Talavera and Concepcion.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Central Luzon.
When was the last earthquake in Central Luzon, The Philippines?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Luzon on the morning of March 27, 2025 at 08:41 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 183km east of Cabanatuan City at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Central Luzon, The Philippines in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Central Luzon, The Philippines?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Luzon on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 31km north-east of Cabanatuan City at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Central Luzon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Central Luzon, The Philippines?
In the past 10 years, 1171 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central Luzon. This averages to 117 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
