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.
Recent Central Luzon Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Central Luzon. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Central Luzon and elsewhere.
Dec 19, 2024 02:42PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon in the South China Sea near Vigan (The Philippines).
Dec 19, 2024 09:09AM
On Thursday Morning a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the South China Sea near Vigan (The Philippines).
Dec 4, 2024 02:54AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck near Laoag in The Philippines.
Nov 28, 2024 05:58AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Cabanatuan City in The Philippines.
Central Luzon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1144 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 114 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 | 1027 | 89.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 108 | 9.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.7% |
| 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 124 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.
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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Luzon on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 16:49 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 71km west-southwest of Olongapo at a depth of 18km under water in the South China 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, 1144 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central Luzon. This averages to 114 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
