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.
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.
Dec 18, 2025 03:27PM
On Thursday Afternoon a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck in the South China Sea 202km from Laoag (The Philippines).
Laoag Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 770 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 77 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 | 686 | 89.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 80 | 10.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Laoag.
When was the last earthquake in Laoag, Ilocos?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Laoag 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 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, 770 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Laoag. This averages to 77 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
