Latest earthquakes near Quezon City, National Capital Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Quezon City, National Capital Region, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Quezon City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Quezon City, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Quezon City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Quezon City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Quezon City and elsewhere.
Jun 8, 2026 07:37AM
On Monday Morning a DAMAGING M7.8 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines).
Quezon City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Quezon City, National Capital Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 110 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Quezon City roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Quezon City in 2022. A total of 217 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Quezon 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 Quezon City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Quezon 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 | 1011 | 91.25% |
| Mag. 5 | 90 | 8.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Quezon City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Quezon City occurred on Jul 24, 2021 04:48 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 111 kilometers (69 mi) south-southwest of Quezon City, at a depth of 110 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Quezon City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 16:26, 115 kilometers (71 mi) south-southwest of Quezon City. It is the strongest earthquake near Quezon 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 Quezon 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 Quezon City.
Nearest earthquakes from Quezon City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Quezon 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 Quezon City.
When was the last earthquake in Quezon City, National Capital Region?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Quezon City on the night of October 17, 2026 at 02:38 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 178km south of Quezon City at a depth of 26km under water in the Sulu Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Quezon City, National Capital Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Quezon City, National Capital Region?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Quezon City on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 16:26 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 Quezon City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Quezon City, National Capital Region?
In the past 10 years, 1108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Quezon City. This averages to 111 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
