Latest earthquakes near Manila, National Capital Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Manila, National Capital Region, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Manila? If an earthquake is happening right now near Manila (also known as Maynila), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Manila Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Manila. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Manila 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.
Manila Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 974 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Manila, National Capital Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 97 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Manila roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Manila in 2022. A total of 210 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Manila 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 Manila in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Manila 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 | 875 | 89.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 92 | 9.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.72% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Manila
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Manila occurred on Jul 24, 2021 04:48 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 104 kilometers (65 mi) south-southwest of Manila, at a depth of 110 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Manila in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 121 kilometers (75 mi) south-southwest of Manila. It is the strongest earthquake near Manila 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 Manila, 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 Manila.
Nearest earthquakes from Manila
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Manila, 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 Manila.
When was the last earthquake in Manila, National Capital Region?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Manila on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 17:07 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 253km northwest of Manila at a depth of 26km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Manila, National Capital Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Manila, National Capital Region?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Manila on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 121km north of Manila at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Manila since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Manila, National Capital Region?
In the past 10 years, 974 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manila. This averages to 97 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
