Latest earthquakes near Central Luzon, The Philippines today

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List of latest earthquakes near Central Luzon.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 16, 2025 02:06PM
(Manila)
M 3.2 116 km ENE
from San Jose del Monte
May 15, 2025 01:35PM
(Manila)
M 4.3 117 km SSW
from San Jose del Monte
May 15, 2025 04:25AM
(Manila)
M 3.6 142 km ENE
from Cabanatuan City
May 14, 2025 11:19PM
(Manila)
M 3.6 235 km NNW
from Cabanatuan City
May 14, 2025 07:44PM
(Manila)
M 3.2 161 km NNW
from Cabanatuan City
May 14, 2025 12:38PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 129 km SW
from San Jose del Monte
May 13, 2025 12:30AM
(Manila)
M 3.4 150 km SSW
from San Jose del Monte
May 12, 2025 09:43PM
(Manila)
M 3.2 98 km NE
from Cabanatuan City
May 12, 2025 02:27PM
(Manila)
M 3.9 296 km NNW
from Cabanatuan City
May 12, 2025 05:27AM
(Manila)
M 3.1 153 km SSW
from San Jose del Monte
May 11, 2025 10:53AM
(Manila)
M 3.0 151 km SW
from San Jose del Monte
May 9, 2025 08:01PM
(Manila)
M 3.8 268 km NNW
from Cabanatuan City
May 9, 2025 12:15AM
(Manila)
M 4.2 176 km SW
from San Jose del Monte
May 7, 2025 11:38PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 155 km SSW
from San Jose del Monte
May 7, 2025 09:34PM
(Manila)
M 3.4 134 km W
from Olongapo
May 6, 2025 07:16PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 78 km WNW
from Santol
May 6, 2025 08:43AM
(Manila)
M 3.0 182 km NE
from Cabanatuan City
May 5, 2025 05:58AM
(Manila)
M 3.3 178 km SE
from San Jose del Monte
May 4, 2025 07:03PM
(Manila)
M 4.0 188 km NE
from Cabanatuan City
May 4, 2025 03:51PM
(Manila)
M 3.5 181 km NE
from Cabanatuan City
May 4, 2025 03:34PM
(Manila)
M 3.3 187 km ENE
from Cabanatuan City
May 4, 2025 09:01AM
(Manila)
M 3.4 86 km ESE
from San Jose del Monte
May 3, 2025 08:31PM
(Manila)
M 3.1 126 km SSW
from San Jose del Monte
May 2, 2025 06:15AM
(Manila)
M 3.4 221 km NNW
from Cabanatuan City
May 2, 2025 05:41AM
(Manila)
M 3.4 92 km SSW
from Olongapo

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Central Luzon

Central Luzon Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
117 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.2
May 16, 2025 14:06

Average

A total of 1178 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Central Luzon with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Central Luzon (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1065 90.41%
Mag. 5 104 8.83%
Mag. 6 8 0.68%
Mag. 7 1 0.08%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Central Luzon

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7
On Jul 27, 2022 08:43.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jul 16, 1990 15:26.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Aug 11, 2017 01:28PM
(Manila)
M 6.2 96 km SSW
from San Jose del Monte
Jun 15, 2023 10:19AM
(Manila)
M 6.2 122 km SSW
from San Jose del Monte
Apr 22, 2019 05:11PM
(Manila)
M 6.1 20 km WSW
from San Fernando
May 22, 2022 05:50AM
(Manila)
M 6.1 98 km SSW
from San Jose del Monte
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.

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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Luzon on the afternoon of May 16, 2025 at 14:06 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 116km east-northeast of San Jose del Monte at a depth of 20km 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, 1178 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central Luzon. This averages to 118 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.