Latest earthquakes near Urdaneta, Ilocos today
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Recent Urdaneta Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Urdaneta. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Urdaneta and elsewhere.
May 14, 2026 06:01AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the South China Sea near Aparri (The Philippines) on Thursday Morning.
Urdaneta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1143 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Urdaneta, Ilocos in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 114 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Urdaneta roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Urdaneta in 2022. A total of 271 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Urdaneta that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Urdaneta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Urdaneta 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 | 1031 | 90.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 103 | 9.01% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Urdaneta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Urdaneta occurred on Jul 27, 2022 08:43 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 174 kilometers (108 mi) north of Urdaneta, at a depth of 34 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Urdaneta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 72 kilometers (45 mi) north of Urdaneta. It is the strongest earthquake near Urdaneta 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 Urdaneta, 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 Urdaneta.
Nearest earthquakes from Urdaneta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Urdaneta, 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 Urdaneta.
When was the last earthquake in Urdaneta, Ilocos?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Urdaneta on the morning of May 18, 2026 at 11:38 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 188km southwest of Urdaneta at a depth of 5km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Urdaneta, Ilocos in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Urdaneta, Ilocos?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Urdaneta 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 Urdaneta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Urdaneta, Ilocos?
In the past 10 years, 1143 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Urdaneta. This averages to 114 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
