Latest earthquakes near National Capital Region, The Philippines today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near National Capital Region, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in National Capital Region? If an earthquake is happening right now near National Capital Region (also known as Metro Manila), it will show up within minutes.
Recent National Capital Region Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near National Capital Region. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near National Capital Region and elsewhere.
Dec 19, 2024 02:42PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon in the South China Sea near Vigan (The Philippines).
Dec 19, 2024 09:09AM
On Thursday Morning a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the South China Sea near Vigan (The Philippines).
Nov 28, 2024 05:58AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Cabanatuan City in The Philippines.
National Capital Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1004 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of National Capital Region, The Philippines in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 100 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near National Capital Region roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near National Capital Region in 2022. A total of 222 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of National Capital Region that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of National Capital Region in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near National Capital Region 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 | 901 | 89.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 96 | 9.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near National Capital Region
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near National Capital Region occurred on Jul 24, 2021 04:48 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 87 kilometers (54 mi) south-southwest of Las Piñas, at a depth of 110 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near National Capital Region in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 115 kilometers (71 mi) south-southwest of Quezon City. It is the strongest earthquake near National Capital Region in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near National Capital Region, 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 National Capital Region.
Earthquakes by city in National Capital Region
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in National Capital Region, The Philippines.
- Caloocan City
- Las Piñas
- Makati City
- Mandaluyong City
- Manila (Maynila)
- Navotas
- Pasay
- Pasig City
- Quezon City
- San Juan
- Taguig
- Tanza
Use this regional National Capital Region earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Port Area, Quiapo and Calumpang.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near National Capital Region.
When was the last earthquake in National Capital Region, The Philippines?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near National Capital Region on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 16:49 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 140km west of Caloocan City at a depth of 18km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near National Capital Region, The Philippines in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near National Capital Region, The Philippines?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near National Capital Region on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 115km north of Quezon City at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near National Capital Region since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near National Capital Region, The Philippines?
In the past 10 years, 1004 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from National Capital Region. This averages to 100 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
