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Earthquakes in Philippines
In the last 30 days, 27 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Philippines; the largest was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake 97 km S of Sarangani, Davao Region, Philippines on 21 Sep 2026.
Data: GFZ, USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 3
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 8
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 27
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9mb | Philippine Islands Region2 agencies | |
| 4.7mb | 73 km ENE of Dapa, Caraga, Philippines | |
| 4.9mb | 49 km WSW of Masinloc, Central Luzon, Philippines2 agencies |
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2mb | 23 km E of Malita, Davao Region, Philippines | |
| 4.6mb | 53 km E of Dapa, Caraga, Philippines2 agencies | |
| 4.6mb | 19 km ENE of Nailong, Central Visayas, Philippines | |
| 4.8mb | 70 km N of Claveria, Cagayan Valley, Philippines2 agencies | |
| 5.3mb | 97 km S of Sarangani, Davao Region, Philippines2 agencies |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.3mb | 97 km S of Sarangani, Davao Region, Philippines2 agencies | |
| 5.2mww | 39 km SE of Sarangani, Davao Region, Philippines | |
| 4.9mb | Philippine Islands Region2 agencies | |
| 4.9mb | 49 km WSW of Masinloc, Central Luzon, Philippines2 agencies | |
| 4.9mb | 65 km E of Kinablangan, Davao Region, Philippines | |
| 4.9mb | 20 km ESE of Dapa, Caraga, Philippines | |
| 4.8mb | 70 km N of Claveria, Cagayan Valley, Philippines2 agencies | |
| 4.7mb | 73 km ENE of Dapa, Caraga, Philippines | |
| 4.7mb | 4 km S of Botolan, Central Luzon, Philippines | |
| 4.6mb | 53 km E of Dapa, Caraga, Philippines2 agencies |
Where they occurred
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, 27 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Philippines, 8 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 3 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 5.3 earthquake 97 km S of Sarangani, Davao Region, Philippines on 21 Sep 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?
63% 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.