Over the past 30 days, Philippines has recorded 12 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 2 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 10 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 9 shallow (<70 km), 3 intermediate (70–300 km). 4 of the epicenters were offshore. 4 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 55 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 10.0 km to 92.6 km. All 12 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 6.0 event near 5 km WNW of Nena, Philippines at 73.3 km depth, which drew 51 felt reports from the public and triggered a green PAGER alert. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 5.3 near 51 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines, trails by 0.7 magnitude units — a meaningful gap that makes the leader clearly dominant in energy release. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near 17 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 hours ago 2026-05-20 02:26:50 UTC | 4.7mb | 19 km ENE of Cagdianao, Philippines 10.004°, 125.825° | 79.6 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 02:26 UTC on May 20, 2026, a magnitude 4.7 tremor occurred 19 km ENE of Cagdianao, Philippines. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 79.6 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. Geolocation places the event at 10.004°N, 125.825°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 22:10:17 UTC | 4.6mb | 46 km N of Namuac, Philippines 19.028°, 121.217° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.6 earthquake 46 km N of Namuac, Philippines at 22:10 UTC on May 13, 2026. Coming 1 hours after a magnitude 5.3 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 19.028°, 121.217°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-13 2026-05-13 22:01:06 UTC | 5.3mww | 51 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines 19.066°, 121.275° | 35.0 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded 51 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines on May 13, 2026 at 22:01 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (2) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 35.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 19.066°N, 121.275°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M5.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 17:23:24 UTC | 4.2mb | 62 km WNW of Davila, Philippines 18.719°, 120.045° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 10, 2026 at 17:23 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 62 km WNW of Davila, Philippines. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Geolocation places the event at 18.719°N, 120.045°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 16:11:33 UTC | 4.3mb | 33 km ENE of Sulangan, Philippines 11.040°, 126.114° | 15.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 seismic event took place 33 km ENE of Sulangan, Philippines on May 8, 2026 at 16:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay at 15.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Coordinates: 11.040°, 126.114°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 06:09:50 UTC | 6.0mww | 5 km WNW of Nena, Philippines 11.777°, 125.372° | 73.3 km | 51 | V | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 4, 2026 at 06:09 UTC, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck 5 km WNW of Nena, Philippines. Of every earthquake currently listed for Philippines, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. Maximum shaking intensity peaked at MMI 5.9 (strong). The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Philippines over the past 30 days. 51 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. The hypocenter lay at 73.3 km, placing this in the intermediate depth category. The epicenter is at 11.777°, 125.372°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M6.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 03:36:22 UTC | 4.2mb | 12 km WNW of Gamut, Philippines 9.035°, 126.057° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 12 km WNW of Gamut, Philippines on May 3, 2026 at 03:36 UTC. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. Coordinates: 9.035°, 126.057°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 14:26:08 UTC | 4.4mb | 40 km N of Claveria, Philippines 18.969°, 121.055° | 34.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 40 km N of Claveria, Philippines came in on May 2, 2026 at 14:26 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 34.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 18.969°N, 121.055°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-29 2026-04-29 22:04:41 UTC | 4.9mb | 17 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines 8.943°, 126.461° | 35.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 17 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines with origin time 22:04 UTC on April 29, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 35.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Coordinates: 8.943°, 126.461°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 22:58:21 UTC | 4.9mb | 11 km N of Alugan, Philippines 12.318°, 125.492° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 28, 2026, Philippines registered a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 11 km N of Alugan, Philippines at 22:58 UTC. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 35.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 12.318°, 125.492°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-27 2026-04-27 11:16:59 UTC | 4.3mb | 3 km N of Salvacion, Philippines 8.745°, 126.203° | 92.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
April 27, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 3 km N of Salvacion, Philippines, logged at 11:16 UTC. At 92.6 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the intermediate depth category. The offshore location combined with this depth is characteristic of seismicity along descending slabs. The epicenter is at 8.745°, 126.203°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-21 2026-04-21 02:09:02 UTC | 4.5mb | 77 km WSW of Cabittaogan, Philippines 17.423°, 119.643° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 77 km WSW of Cabittaogan, Philippines on April 21, 2026, with origin time 02:09 UTC. At just 10.0 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. The epicenter is at 17.423°, 119.643°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
5 km WNW of Nena, Philippines
2026-05-04
5 km WNW of Nena, Philippines
2026-05-04
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
The Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire and experiences regular earthquakes from multiple fault systems throughout the archipelago.
In 2026, Philippines has recorded 71 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Philippines in 2026 was a magnitude 6.0 event near Nena, Philippines. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 1 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 12 in the last 30 days.
The Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire and experiences regular earthquakes from multiple fault systems throughout the archipelago.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 6.0 event near 5 km WNW of Nena, Philippines.
In the past 30 days, 12 earthquakes have been recorded in the Philippines region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
The largest recent earthquake in the Philippines area was a magnitude 6.0 event that occurred 5 km WNW of Nena, Philippines.
Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.
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