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Earthquake today in the Philippines
Check for earthquakes in the Philippines today. Compare USGS epicentres, times and depths, then find local shaking reports in PHIVOLCS bulletins.
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The last 30 days
- Latest recorded earthquake
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- Earthquakes in the catalogue
- 0USGS
- Magnitude 4.5 or larger
- 0M ≥ 4.5
Data from USGS, updated automatically. This is not a warning; official alerts come from national authorities. Times are shown in Philippine time (PHT, UTC+8).
Where earthquakes happen in the Philippines
Mindanao and the Philippine Trench
The largest earthquakes strike Mindanao and the trenches to the east and south: 1918 Celebes Sea (M8.3), 1924 and 1972 off Davao Oriental, and the 1976 Moro Gulf earthquake (M7.9), whose tsunami killed thousands.
Luzon and the Philippine Fault
The Philippine Fault runs the length of the archipelago. The 1990 Luzon earthquake (M7.7) caused building collapses in Baguio and Cabanatuan. Metro Manila is crossed by the West Valley Fault, the basis of PHIVOLCS' 'Big One' scenario.
The Visayas
The 2013 Bohol earthquake (M7.1) damaged centuries-old churches and lifted parts of the coast. Panay, Leyte and Negros also have active faults.
How to check a felt earthquake in the Philippines
PHIVOLCS publishes earthquake bulletins from the Philippine Seismic Network. Open the bulletin for the event and look for reported and recorded intensities on the Philippine Earthquake Intensity Scale. The intensity refers to shaking in a specific area, so it can differ from one municipality to the next.
PHIVOLCS uses Philippine Standard Time, eight hours ahead of UTC. Compare the same time zone when looking up a USGS report. An earthquake off an island’s coast may be outside the country list. You can look for offshore epicentres on the world map.
Major earthquakes
Key earthquakes in the Philippines, checked against the USGS catalogue (local dates):
- 7.1Mww
- 7.7Mw
- 7.9Ms
- 8.0Mw
- 8.1Mw
- 8.3Mw
If an earthquake strikes
PHIVOLCS publishes the official earthquake information and intensity on the PEIS scale; its magnitude can differ from the USGS value. NDRRMC and local DRRM offices coordinate response.
Duck, cover and hold during shaking. On the coast, strong or long shaking means move to high ground without waiting for an official warning.
Frequently asked questions
Was there an earthquake in the Philippines today?
The first panel shows the latest earthquake in the catalogue in Philippine time. PHIVOLCS publishes the official bulletin.
What is 'The Big One'?
A PHIVOLCS planning scenario for a magnitude 7-class earthquake on the West Valley Fault under Metro Manila; it is not a prediction.
Why do PHIVOLCS and the USGS report different magnitudes?
They use different networks and methods, and early values are revised.
Latest known event
Latest known event · Asia/Manila
Sources and coverage
Source: USGS · GeoNames · CC BY 4.0 · Natural Earth
The location is the reported epicentre. Offshore context is separate from a position inside a country. Small-event coverage varies by region.
Historical context
The historical catalogue includes USGS M6+ from 1900, M4.5+ from 1970 and delivered events since the project began. It is not a complete record of all small earthquakes.