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Earthquakes in Philippines
In the last 30 days, 31 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Philippines; the largest was a magnitude 5.8 earthquake 117 km ENE of Lingig, Caraga, Philippines on 29 Oct 2026.
Data: GFZ, USGS, INGV · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 2
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 31
- M2.5+
Seismic record
In Philippines, the USGS catalogue lists 573 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more since 1900 and 1,817 of magnitude 5 or more since 2000, about 68 a year. In the 12 months to 13 Oct 2026 it recorded 1,182 of magnitude 2.5 or more, all of them magnitude 4 or more.
The largest since 1900: M8.3 on 15 Aug 1918, 79 km SW of Maitum, Soccsksargen, Philippines. The most recent of magnitude 5 or more: M5.5 on 8 Oct 2026, 18 km SW of Pangyan, Soccsksargen, Philippines.
Counts from the USGS ComCat catalogue (public domain), last compiled 13 Oct 2026. Outside the United States, ComCat is complete from about magnitude 4.5, so smaller local earthquakes may be missing from these counts but appear in the lists below. How these pages are built
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded in Philippines in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9mb | 46 km WNW of Bantogon, Soccsksargen, Philippines2 agencies | |
| 4.9mb | 42 km WSW of Sarangani, Davao Region, Philippines2 agencies |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.8mww | 117 km ENE of Lingig, Caraga, Philippines3 agencies | |
| 5.4mww | 114 km ENE of Lingig, Caraga, Philippines3 agencies | |
| 5.4mb | 119 km ENE of Lingig, Caraga, Philippines3 agencies | |
| 5.2mb | 11 km SSE of Pangyan, Soccsksargen, Philippines2 agencies | |
| 5.2mb | 69 km NE of Palapag, Eastern Visayas, Philippines2 agencies | |
| 5.1mww | 13 km E of Pangyan, Soccsksargen, Philippines2 agencies | |
| 5.0mb | 47 km NE of Kinablangan, Davao Region, Philippines2 agencies | |
| 4.9mb | 46 km WNW of Bantogon, Soccsksargen, Philippines2 agencies | |
| 4.9mb | 42 km WSW of Sarangani, Davao Region, Philippines2 agencies | |
| 4.9mb | 18 km SE of Pangyan, Soccsksargen, Philippines |
Where they occurred
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Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Philippines.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Philippines?
In the last 30 days, 31 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Philippines, 2 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Philippines?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 5.8 earthquake 117 km ENE of Lingig, Caraga, Philippines on 29 Oct 2026, at a depth of 10 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Philippines since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 8.3 earthquake on 15 Aug 1918 (1918 Mindanao, Philippines Earthquake). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
How deep are earthquakes in Philippines?
84% of the magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes recorded in Philippines in the last 30 days were shallower than 70 km. Shallow earthquakes generally cause stronger shaking at the surface than deep ones of the same magnitude.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Philippines?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow PHIVOLCS (https://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.