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Earthquakes in Philippines Today

Last 24 hours
1
Last 7 days
4
Last 30 days
29
Last 12 months
1,222max 7.8

4.9 Latest earthquake: · October 16 17:13 · 31 km ENE of Kinablangan, Philippines · 785 km southeast

Updated: · Source: USGS (ABD Jeoloji Araştırmaları Kurumu)

The latest earthquake in Philippines struck 46 min ago (17:13, October 16) near 31 km ENE of Kinablangan, Philippines: magnitude 4.9 at a depth of 49.7 km. There have been 1 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, 4 in 7 days, 29 in 30 days and 1,222 in the past 12 months. The strongest in the past year was a magnitude 7.8 earthquake near 25 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines on June 8. The average depth is 49.7 km; 1,222 of them reached magnitude 3 or higher.

Latest earthquakes in Philippines

Updated every 5 minutes from USGS data. Times are local.

MagnitudeTimePlaceDepthDistance
4.9 17:13 October 16 31 km ENE of Kinablangan, Philippines 73.7 km 785 km southeast
4.8 23:21 October 13 8 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines 65.7 km 933 km southeast
4.7 14:01 October 13 124 km N of Pagudpud, Philippines 10.0 km 765 km north
4.6 10:35 October 11 109 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines 121.3 km 981 km southeast
4.6 17:17 October 9 17 km NNE of Santa Cruz, Philippines 10.0 km 114 km west
5.5 16:07 October 8 17 km SW of Burias, Philippines 52.1 km 890 km southeast
4.7 00:42 October 8 34 km E of Sarangani, Philippines 117.2 km 942 km southeast
4.3 03:59 October 7 297 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines 563.5 km 1,052 km south
4.8 14:14 October 5 191 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines 51.3 km 1,091 km southeast
4.5 07:14 October 4 293 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines 575.0 km 1,041 km south
4.8 23:10 October 2 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines 10.0 km 312 km northwest
5.0 13:34 October 1 38 km WSW of Palimbang, Philippines 10.0 km 787 km south
4.5 10:30 September 30 96 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines 139.7 km 1,021 km southeast
4.8 09:34 September 30 10 km SE of Mamburao, Philippines 10.0 km 123 km west
4.7 04:45 September 30 48 km N of Dicabisagan, Philippines 10.0 km 521 km north
4.9 23:01 September 28 121 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines 86.6 km 988 km southeast
4.7 16:16 September 28 65 km E of Pilar, Philippines 10.0 km 627 km southeast
4.9 08:54 September 28 40 km W of Palauig, Philippines 10.0 km 371 km northwest
4.3 05:18 September 27 37 km ENE of Kinablangan, Philippines 10.0 km 795 km southeast
4.2 22:19 September 23 20 km W of Luzon, Philippines 148.8 km 842 km southeast
4.7 04:34 September 23 19 km ENE of Union, Philippines 10.0 km 600 km southeast
4.6 14:48 September 22 18 km ENE of Nailong, Philippines 10.0 km 331 km southeast
4.8 08:08 September 22 67 km N of Namuac, Philippines 10.0 km 709 km north
5.3 07:48 September 22 101 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines 10.0 km 1,008 km southeast
4.6 08:08 September 21 56 km S of Sarangani, Philippines 10.0 km 975 km southeast
4.6 23:37 September 20 2 km S of Buenavista, Philippines 87.2 km 638 km southeast
4.3 02:35 September 17 70 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines 12.6 km 879 km southeast
4.9 02:11 September 17 15 km WSW of Parang, Philippines 125.4 km 600 km southeast
4.8 19:50 September 16 74 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines 10.0 km 823 km southeast
4.8 10:03 September 15 22 km ESE of Socorro, Philippines 10.0 km 605 km southeast
4.4 16:39 September 14 19 km WNW of Tamugan, Philippines 241.1 km 728 km southeast
4.4 20:32 September 13 45 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines 10.0 km 928 km southeast
4.0 23:00 September 12 5 km SSW of Wawa, Philippines 158.5 km 120 km northwest
4.4 20:45 September 12 96 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines 10.0 km 952 km southeast
4.5 12:10 September 12 14 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines 10.0 km 654 km north
4.4 12:09 September 11 5 km WNW of Kalbay, Philippines 14.2 km 891 km southeast
5.0 15:07 September 9 162 km SSW of Sarangani, Philippines 10.0 km 1,052 km south
4.4 11:42 September 7 70 km ENE of Gigmoto, Philippines 10.0 km 371 km east
4.3 06:13 September 7 9 km N of Sabang, Philippines 139.5 km 118 km northwest
4.6 21:10 September 5 11 km WNW of Putat, Philippines 8.8 km 315 km southeast

Philippines: earthquakes per month

Nov: 7373NovDec: 4949DecJan: 147147JanFeb: 5151FebMar: 3939MarApr: 4343AprMay: 7474MayJun: 372372JunJul: 132132JulAug: 128128AugSep: 3838SepOct: 1212Oct

By magnitude (last 12 months)

< 2: 0< 22–3: 02–33–4: 03–44–5: 1,0711,0714–55+: 1511515+

Philippines: strongest earthquakes of the past year

  1. 7.825 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines
    June 8 07:37 · 57.0 km deep · 886 km southeast
  2. 6.544 km SW of Balangonan, Philippines
    June 26 19:34 · 42.0 km deep · 919 km southeast
  3. 6.518 km SW of Balangonan, Philippines
    June 8 08:55 · 75.1 km deep · 906 km southeast
  4. 6.4247 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines
    January 10 22:58 · 31.0 km deep · 1,164 km southeast
  5. 6.435 km E of Santiago, Philippines
    January 7 11:02 · 22.0 km deep · 841 km southeast
  6. 6.332 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines
    August 5 12:14 · 10.0 km deep · 939 km southeast
  7. 6.233 km WSW of Sarangani, Philippines
    July 14 23:49 · 47.8 km deep · 920 km southeast
  8. 6.276 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines
    June 15 17:18 · 92.8 km deep · 928 km southeast
  9. 6.119 km SW of Balangonan, Philippines
    June 8 07:48 · 44.7 km deep · 908 km southeast
  10. 6.05 km SSW of Pangyan, Philippines
    June 8 07:49 · 35.0 km deep · 890 km southeast

Philippines earthquake and fault map

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Philippines earthquake and fault map

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Earthquakes by region in Philippines

Earthquakes recorded in the last 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

Was there an earthquake in Philippines just now?
Yes. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded 46 min ago (17:13) near 31 km ENE of Kinablangan, Philippines.
Is Philippines in an earthquake zone?
1,222 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more were recorded around Philippines in the past year, the strongest of magnitude 7.8. For an official hazard assessment, consult the national seismological agency.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck and wait until the shaking stops. Do not use stairs or lifts; afterwards check gas and electricity and move to open ground. Call 112 in an emergency.

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Earthquake data is taken automatically from the public AFAD and USGS catalogues; magnitudes and locations may be revised. Follow official agencies for announcements.