Latest earthquakes near Makati City, National Capital Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Makati City, National Capital Region, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Makati City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Makati City, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Makati City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Makati City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Makati City and elsewhere.
Jul 14, 2026 03:04PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Philippine Sea near Legaspi (The Philippines) on Tuesday Afternoon.
Jul 13, 2026 08:54AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Legaspi (The Philippines).
Jun 8, 2026 07:37AM
On Monday Morning a DAMAGING M7.8 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines).
Makati City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1080 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Makati City, National Capital Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 108 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Makati City roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Makati City in 2022. A total of 205 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Makati City 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 Makati City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Makati City 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 | 985 | 91.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 88 | 8.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Makati City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Makati City occurred on Jul 24, 2021 04:48 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 100 kilometers (62 mi) south-southwest of Makati City, at a depth of 110 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Makati City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 16:26, 126 kilometers (78 mi) south-southwest of Makati City. It is the strongest earthquake near Makati City 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 Makati City, National Capital Region 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 Makati City.
Nearest earthquakes from Makati City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Makati City, National Capital Region. 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 Makati City.
When was the last earthquake in Makati City, National Capital Region?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Makati City on the evening of July 21, 2026 at 21:48 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 246km south-east of Makati City at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Makati City, National Capital Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Makati City, National Capital Region?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Makati City on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 16:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 126km north of Makati City at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Makati City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Makati City, National Capital Region?
In the past 10 years, 1080 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Makati City. This averages to 108 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
