Latest earthquakes near Laoag, Ilocos today

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List of latest earthquakes near Laoag.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 28, 2023 05:27PM
(Manila)
M 3.3 263 km SE
from Laoag
Nov 27, 2023 12:24AM
(Manila)
M 3.7 125 km NNE
from Laoag
Nov 26, 2023 05:48PM
(Manila)
M 3.1 130 km NNE
from Laoag
Nov 25, 2023 08:05PM
(Manila)
M 3.1 185 km E
from Laoag
Nov 25, 2023 12:38AM
(Manila)
M 3.0 100 km SW
from Laoag
Nov 21, 2023 11:14PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 60 km W
from Laoag
Nov 21, 2023 06:21PM
(Manila)
M 3.3 95 km SW
from Laoag
Nov 20, 2023 10:41PM
(Manila)
M 4.2 105 km SW
from Laoag
Nov 19, 2023 08:01PM
(Manila)
M 3.6 62 km NNE
from Laoag
Nov 18, 2023 09:59AM
(Manila)
M 3.5 134 km NNE
from Laoag
Nov 18, 2023 09:19AM
(Manila)
M 3.4 47 km NE
from Laoag
Nov 17, 2023 02:17PM
(Manila)
M 4.3 127 km NNE
from Laoag
Nov 15, 2023 12:47AM
(Manila)
M 3.0 24 km WSW
from Laoag
Nov 13, 2023 03:38PM
(Manila)
M 3.8 180 km WSW
from Laoag
Nov 13, 2023 10:33AM
(Manila)
M 3.3 69 km S
from Laoag
Nov 13, 2023 09:51AM
(Manila)
M 3.3 65 km S
from Laoag
Nov 13, 2023 05:04AM
(Manila)
M 3.0 96 km NNE
from Laoag
Nov 12, 2023 04:22PM
(Manila)
M 3.2 142 km NNE
from Laoag
Nov 12, 2023 01:30PM
(Manila)
M 4.2 112 km NNE
from Laoag
Nov 7, 2023 01:09AM
(Manila)
M 3.1 63 km S
from Laoag
Nov 5, 2023 04:53AM
(Manila)
M 3.4 126 km NNE
from Laoag
Nov 4, 2023 08:26PM
(Manila)
M 4.4 269 km NNE
from Laoag
Nov 4, 2023 12:04AM
(Manila)
M 3.0 103 km SW
from Laoag
Nov 3, 2023 04:50PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 87 km NNE
from Laoag
Nov 3, 2023 04:28PM
(Manila)
M 3.4 229 km NNE
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.

Laoag Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
75 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.3
Nov 28, 2023 17:27

Average

A total of 754 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 75 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 2014. A total of 147 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Laoag that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Laoag (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 655 86.87%
Mag. 5 95 12.6%
Mag. 6 3 0.4%
Mag. 7 1 0.13%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Laoag

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 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 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Nov 21, 2014 11:29AM
(Manila)
M 5.8 279 km NNW
from Laoag
Jan 1, 2014 04:01AM
(Manila)
M 5.7 108 km NNW
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

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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Laoag.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
Oct 10, 2022 01:27PM
(Manila)
M 4.5 16 km S
from Laoag
Apr 26, 2019 03:00AM
(Manila)
M 4.6 15 km ENE
from Laoag
Jan 12, 2019 09:20PM
(Manila)
M 4.7 15 km S
from Laoag
Jan 9, 2017 05:20PM
(Manila)
M 4.8 15 km SSW
from Laoag
Oct 30, 2018 09:32AM
(Manila)
M 4.6 19 km SW
from Laoag
Feb 6, 2018 12:59PM
(Manila)
M 4.8 20 km ENE
from Laoag
May 30, 2018 06:46PM
(Manila)
M 4.6 22 km S
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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Laoag on the afternoon of November 28, 2023 at 17:27 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south-east of Laoag at a depth of 37km under land. 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, 754 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Laoag. This averages to 75 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.