Southeast Asia

Recent Earthquakes in Philippines

8 earthquakes today, 35 in the last 7 days, 197 in the last 30 days, most recently 26 minutes ago.

As of 23 October 2026, 8 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Philippines in the past 24 hours, 35 in the last 7 days and 197 in the last 30 days. The strongest was a magnitude 5.5 event near Mindanao, Philippines at 35 km depth on 8 October 2026. Counts are compiled from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and update automatically.

Today
8
Last 7 days
35
Last 30 days
197
Strongest recent
M 5.5
Most recent
26 minutes ago

The Philippines sits squarely on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where the Philippine Sea and Sunda plates collide, producing frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Philippines - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.

Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Philippines, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Philippines - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.

Latest earthquakes in Philippines

Show the full list of 197 recent earthquakes

Did people in Philippines feel recent earthquakes?

These recent earthquakes in Philippines were felt by people nearby - see how many reported feeling each one.

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Watching Philippines from abroad?

Many people reading this page are not in Philippines - they are checking on family, friends or colleagues who are. Here is what the most significant recent earthquake actually means, in plain terms.

How strong was it
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake near 68 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines on 21/10/2026, 08:37:41 - a moderate earthquake, widely felt and capable of light damage to vulnerable buildings near the epicentre.
Was it widely felt
No felt reports have been submitted for this earthquake yet. That is common for events offshore, at depth, or away from populated areas.
What happens next
9 further earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or above have been recorded in Philippines since. Aftershocks typically continue for days to weeks and decay in frequency.
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Earthquakes in Philippines: frequently asked questions

Were there any earthquakes in Philippines today?

Yes - 8 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Philippines in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 3.4 near Mindanao, Philippines. See the live map above for today's activity.

How many earthquakes were there in Philippines yesterday?

2 earthquakes were recorded in or near Philippines in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.

How many earthquakes have there been in Philippines this week (last 7 days)?

35 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Philippines in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.

How many earthquakes have there been in Philippines in the last 30 days?

197 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Philippines in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.5.

Are there earthquakes in Philippines?

Yes. Philippines is seismically active - 197 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Philippines in the last 30 days. The Philippines sits squarely on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where the Philippine Sea and Sunda plates collide, producing frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.

What was the most recent earthquake in Philippines?

The most recent earthquake in Philippines was a magnitude 3.4 event near Mindanao, Philippines at a depth of 93 km.

What is the strongest recent earthquake in Philippines?

The strongest earthquake in the recent Philippines feed was magnitude 5.5, located near Mindanao, Philippines.

Is Philippines in an earthquake zone?

The Philippines sits squarely on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where the Philippine Sea and Sunda plates collide, producing frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.

How many earthquakes does Philippines get per year?

The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Philippines's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 197 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. The Philippines sits squarely on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where the Philippine Sea and Sunda plates collide, producing frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.

Is there a tsunami warning for Philippines?

Major undersea earthquakes near Philippines can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/philippines for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Philippines.

Is there an earthquake alert app for Philippines?

Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Philippines, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.

What is the best app to track earthquakes in Philippines?

QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Philippines: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.

Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Philippines?

QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Philippines on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.

Has there been a big earthquake in Philippines recently?

The strongest recent earthquake in or near Philippines was magnitude 5.5 near Mindanao, Philippines. That is a moderate earthquake that can be widely felt. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.

More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →

Get earthquake alerts for Philippines

QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.

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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.