Earthquakes in the Philippines today
Earthquakes in the Philippines and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in the Philippines since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 554 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in the Philippines. The strongest was magnitude 8.3 (August 15, 1918). In the last 10 years there were 804 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 80 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M7.8, June 7, 2026.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 1918 | 8.3 | 1918 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake | 20 km |
| April 14, 1924 | 8.1 | 1924 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake | 15 km |
| December 2, 1972 | 8.0 | 1972 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake | 51 km |
| August 16, 1976 | 7.9 | 19 km WNW of Palimbang, Philippines | 33 km |
| March 14, 1913 | 7.9 | 47 km ESE of Kalbay, Philippines | 15 km |
| June 7, 2026 | 7.8 | 25 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines | 57 km |
| January 24, 1948 | 7.8 | 3 km W of Buga, Philippines | 15 km |
| April 1, 1936 | 7.8 | 161 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines | 35 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in the Philippines today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in the Philippines?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 8.3, on August 15, 1918.
How often are there earthquakes in the Philippines?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 804 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 80 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.