Latest earthquakes near Ilocos, The Philippines today
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Recent Ilocos Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ilocos. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ilocos and elsewhere.
Dec 18, 2025 03:27PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck in the South China Sea 202km from Laoag (The Philippines).
Ilocos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1522 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ilocos, The Philippines in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 152 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ilocos roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ilocos in 2022. A total of 321 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ilocos that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ilocos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ilocos 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 | 1368 | 89.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 143 | 9.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.66% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ilocos
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ilocos occurred on Jul 27, 2022 08:43 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 79 kilometers (49 mi) south-southeast of Laoag, at a depth of 34 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ilocos in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 72 kilometers (45 mi) south-southeast of Urdaneta. It is the strongest earthquake near Ilocos 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 Ilocos, 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 Ilocos.
Earthquakes by city in Ilocos
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ilocos, The Philippines.
Use this regional Ilocos earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mangaldan, San Fernando, Manaoag, Lingayen, Batac City, Vigan, Binmaley, Tagudin, San Nicolas, Aringay, Agoo, Santa Maria, Calasiao, Guiset East, Bauang, Bayambang, Santa Barbara and Domalanoan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ilocos.
When was the last earthquake in Ilocos, The Philippines?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ilocos on the morning of January 7, 2026 at 09:11 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 218km north-northeast of Laoag at a depth of 24km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ilocos, The Philippines in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ilocos, The Philippines?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ilocos on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 72km east-southeast of Urdaneta at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ilocos since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ilocos, The Philippines?
In the past 10 years, 1522 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ilocos. This averages to 152 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
