Latest earthquakes near Cordillera, The Philippines today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cordillera, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cordillera? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cordillera (also known as Rehiyong Pampangasiwaan ng Cordillera), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Cordillera Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cordillera. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cordillera and elsewhere.
May 14, 2026 06:01AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the South China Sea near Aparri (The Philippines) on Thursday Morning.
Cordillera Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 996 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cordillera, The Philippines in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 99 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cordillera roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cordillera in 2022. A total of 237 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cordillera that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cordillera in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cordillera 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 | 906 | 90.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 82 | 8.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cordillera
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cordillera occurred on Jul 27, 2022 08:43 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 125 kilometers (78 mi) north of Baguio, at a depth of 34 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cordillera in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 103 kilometers (64 mi) north of Baguio. It is the strongest earthquake near Cordillera in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cordillera, 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 Cordillera.
Earthquakes by city in Cordillera
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cordillera, The Philippines.
Use this regional Cordillera earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including La Trinidad, Itogon, Tabuk and Mankayan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cordillera.
When was the last earthquake in Cordillera, The Philippines?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Cordillera on the morning of May 18, 2026 at 11:38 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 226km southwest of Baguio at a depth of 5km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cordillera, The Philippines in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cordillera, The Philippines?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cordillera on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 103km south-east of Baguio at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cordillera since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cordillera, The Philippines?
In the past 10 years, 996 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cordillera. This averages to 100 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
