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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 13 hours ago (Mar 27 08:41AM Manila) |
M 3.9 | 207 km ENE from Manila |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 26 10:11PM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 252 km NW from Manila |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 08:55PM Manila) |
M 4.7 | 133 km NE from Manila |
| 3 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 | 155 km NE from Manila |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 06:34AM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 259 km N from Manila |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 10:25PM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 207 km ENE from Manila |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 05:36AM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 275 km E from Manila |
| 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 | 194 km W from Manila |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 05:37PM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 93 km NNW from Manila |
| 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 01:00AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 112 km NNE from Manila |
| 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 | 186 km ENE from Manila |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 08:19PM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 237 km NNE from Manila |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 06:07AM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 285 km NNW from Manila |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 01:07AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 114 km SSW from Manila |
| 18 days ago (Mar 9 09:07AM Manila) |
M 4.5 | 117 km SSW from Manila |
| 20 days ago (Mar 7 06:26AM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 295 km SE from Manila |
| 20 days ago (Mar 7 02:05AM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 159 km SW from Manila |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Manila
Manila Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 984 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 98 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 | 888 | 90.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 89 | 9.04% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.71% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2021 04:48AM (Manila) |
M 6.7 | 104 km SSW from Manila |
| 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 | 64 km NW from Manila |
| May 22, 2022 05:50AM (Manila) |
M 6.1 | 74 km SSW from Manila |
| Aug 13, 2021 11:08PM (Manila) |
M 5.9 | 103 km SSW from Manila |
| Apr 8, 2017 03:09PM (Manila) |
M 5.9 | 93 km S from Manila |
| Jul 24, 2021 04:57AM (Manila) |
M 5.8 | 93 km SSW from Manila |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2020 09:56PM (Manila) |
M 4.1 | 15 km SSE from Manila |
| Jun 11, 2019 07:03AM (Manila) |
M 4.2 | 35 km SW from Manila |
| Dec 1, 2022 11:54PM (Manila) |
M 4.3 | 38 km SSW from Manila |
| Nov 11, 2024 01:20AM (Manila) |
M 4.2 | 41 km ENE from Manila |
| Aug 25, 2015 02:06AM (Manila) |
M 4.5 | 40 km S from Manila |
| Apr 22, 2019 05:26PM (Manila) |
M 4.3 | 41 km NNE from Manila |
| May 17, 2021 12:42AM (Manila) |
M 4.1 | 48 km SSW from Manila |
| Jul 12, 2020 02:45PM (Manila) |
M 4.2 | 49 km SW from Manila |
| Dec 2, 2019 08:29AM (Manila) |
M 4.0 | 48 km SW from Manila |
| Dec 18, 2020 05:26PM (Manila) |
M 4.4 | 49 km SW from Manila |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Manila
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 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Manila on the morning of March 27, 2025 at 08:41 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 207km east-northeast of Manila at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine 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, 984 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manila. This averages to 98 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
