Latest earthquakes near Laoag, Ilocos today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Laoag, Ilocos, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Laoag? If an earthquake is happening right now near Laoag (also known as Lungsod ng Laoag), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 hours ago (Mar 26 10:11PM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 226 km SSW from Laoag |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 12:50AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 109 km NNE from Laoag |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 09:23PM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 112 km NNE from Laoag |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 06:34AM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 147 km SSE from Laoag |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 03:13AM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 57 km S from Laoag |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 06:12AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 243 km SE from Laoag |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 05:01AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 251 km SE from Laoag |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 03:55PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 112 km NE from Laoag |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 03:57AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 232 km NNE from Laoag |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 03:13AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 110 km NE from Laoag |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 05:51AM Manila) |
M 4.4 | 40 km SW from Laoag |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 04:25AM Manila) |
M 4.6 | 73 km S from Laoag |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 06:20PM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 61 km SSW from Laoag |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 11:53PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 67 km S from Laoag |
| 15 days ago (Mar 12 12:45AM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 69 km S from Laoag |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 08:38PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 130 km WSW from Laoag |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 08:19PM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 255 km SE from Laoag |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 08:10PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 263 km NE from Laoag |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 07:30PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 175 km ENE from Laoag |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 06:07AM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 172 km SSW from Laoag |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 05:23AM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 59 km S from Laoag |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 03:56AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 70 km S from Laoag |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 01:45AM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 61 km S from Laoag |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 03:04PM Manila) |
M 4.2 | 92 km S from Laoag |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 02:44PM Manila) |
M 4.2 | 80 km S from Laoag |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Laoag
Recent Laoag Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Laoag. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Laoag and elsewhere.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Laoag Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 733 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Laoag, Ilocos in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 73 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Laoag roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Laoag in 2022. A total of 141 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Laoag that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Laoag in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Laoag 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 | 654 | 89.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 75 | 10.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Laoag
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Laoag 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 Laoag in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 287 kilometers (178 mi) south-southeast of Laoag. It is the strongest earthquake near Laoag 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 Laoag, Ilocos 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 Laoag.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2022 08:43AM (Manila) |
M 7.0 | 79 km SSE from Laoag |
| Oct 25, 2022 10:59PM (Manila) |
M 6.4 | 64 km SSE from Laoag |
| Sep 12, 2023 07:03PM (Manila) |
M 6.2 | 133 km NNE from Laoag |
| Jul 1, 2022 02:40AM (Manila) |
M 6.0 | 121 km NE from Laoag |
| Apr 11, 2020 12:44AM (Manila) |
M 5.9 | 298 km NNE from Laoag |
| Dec 4, 2024 02:54AM (Manila) |
M 5.7 | 40 km NNE from Laoag |
| Oct 4, 2023 11:35AM (Manila) |
M 5.7 | 131 km NNE from Laoag |
| Jun 20, 2016 02:20AM (Manila) |
M 5.6 | 234 km NNE from Laoag |
| Mar 3, 2019 03:46AM (Manila) |
M 5.6 | 57 km NNW from Laoag |
| Mar 23, 2023 07:31AM (Manila) |
M 5.6 | 129 km NNE from Laoag |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Laoag
Nearest earthquakes from Laoag
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Laoag, Ilocos. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2024 06:31AM (Manila) |
M 4.1 | 6 km SW from Laoag |
| Jun 6, 2018 05:12PM (Manila) |
M 4.5 | 9 km SSE from Laoag |
| Aug 31, 2023 09:37PM (Manila) |
M 4.1 | 10 km SE from Laoag |
| Mar 28, 2022 07:10PM (Manila) |
M 4.0 | 11 km N from Laoag |
| Feb 22, 2024 01:03PM (Manila) |
M 4.4 | 12 km WSW from Laoag |
| Jan 12, 2019 09:20PM (Manila) |
M 4.7 | 15 km S from Laoag |
| Apr 26, 2019 03:00AM (Manila) |
M 4.6 | 15 km ENE from Laoag |
| Jan 9, 2017 05:20PM (Manila) |
M 4.8 | 15 km SSW from Laoag |
| Oct 10, 2022 01:27PM (Manila) |
M 4.5 | 16 km S from Laoag |
| Oct 19, 2024 04:16PM (Manila) |
M 4.0 | 18 km SSE from Laoag |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Laoag
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Laoag.
When was the last earthquake in Laoag, Ilocos?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Laoag on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 22:11 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 226km south-southwest of Laoag at a depth of 10km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Laoag, Ilocos in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Laoag, Ilocos?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Laoag on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 287km south-southeast of Laoag at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Laoag since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Laoag, Ilocos?
In the past 10 years, 733 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Laoag. This averages to 73 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
