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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 hours ago (Mar 27 08:41AM Manila) |
M 3.9 | 198 km ENE from Quezon City |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 26 10:11PM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 247 km NW from Caloocan City |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 26 08:55PM Manila) |
M 4.7 | 125 km NE from Quezon City |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 08:37PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 141 km SW from Manila |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 04:51PM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 300 km S from Manila |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 12:33AM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 146 km NE from Quezon City |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 06:34AM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 254 km N from Caloocan City |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 10:25PM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 199 km ENE from Quezon City |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 05:36AM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 269 km E from Quezon City |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 01:19AM Manila) |
M 4.1 | 120 km S from Manila |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 07:45PM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 192 km W from Caloocan City |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 05:37PM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 88 km NNW from Caloocan City |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 08:14AM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 164 km S from Manila |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 07:24AM Manila) |
M 3.9 | 165 km S from Manila |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 01:19AM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 94 km SSW from Manila |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 06:12AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 294 km NNE from Quezon City |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 05:01AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 298 km NNE from Quezon City |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 01:00AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 104 km NNE from Quezon City |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 03:58PM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 95 km SW from Manila |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 05:10AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 155 km WSW from Manila |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 03:33PM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 178 km E from Quezon City |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 08:19PM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 229 km NNE from Quezon City |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 06:07AM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 280 km NNW from Caloocan City |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 01:07AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 99 km SSW from Las Piñas |
| 18 days ago (Mar 9 09:07AM Manila) |
M 4.5 | 117 km SSW from Manila |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near National Capital Region
National Capital Region Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1014 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 101 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 | 914 | 90.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 93 | 9.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.69% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2021 04:48AM (Manila) |
M 6.7 | 87 km SSW from Las Piñas |
| Mar 14, 2022 05:05AM (Manila) |
M 6.4 | 182 km WSW from Manila |
| Dec 25, 2020 07:43AM (Manila) |
M 6.3 | 94 km SSW from Manila |
| Aug 11, 2017 01:28PM (Manila) |
M 6.2 | 71 km SSW from Manila |
| Jun 15, 2023 10:19AM (Manila) |
M 6.2 | 98 km SSW from Manila |
| Apr 22, 2019 05:11PM (Manila) |
M 6.1 | 59 km NW from Caloocan City |
| May 22, 2022 05:50AM (Manila) |
M 6.1 | 74 km SSW from Manila |
| Apr 8, 2017 03:09PM (Manila) |
M 5.9 | 93 km S from Manila |
| Aug 13, 2021 11:08PM (Manila) |
M 5.9 | 86 km SSW from Las Piñas |
| May 12, 2021 09:09AM (Manila) |
M 5.8 | 99 km S from Las Piñas |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near National Capital Region on the morning of March 27, 2025 at 08:41 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 198km east-northeast of Quezon City at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine 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, 1014 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from National Capital Region. This averages to 101 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
