
Philippines
Philippines: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Philippines on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
Live map – Philippines
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Iloilo City. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Davao City
- Today: Lightning – High lightning · Manila
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Davao City
- Tomorrow: Lightning – High lightning · Budta
Forecast for the area around: Philippines. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Philippines
- 5.548 min agoM5.5 earthquake near Union, Philippines – now6 mi E of Union, Philippines
- 9 h agoWildfire near Malilipot, Philippines – active29,361 acres · 6 mi SW of Malilipot, Philippines
- 9 h agoWildfire near Batangas, Philippines – active1,517 acres · 9 mi S of Batangas, Philippines
- 3.217 h agoM3.2 earthquake near Calatagan, Philippines12 mi SSW of Calatagan, Philippines
- 3.517 h agoM3.5 earthquake near Sarangani, Philippines43 mi ESE of Sarangani, Philippines
- 3.118 h agoM3.1 earthquake near Socorro, Philippines6 mi E of Socorro, Philippines
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Philippines
Philippines has recorded 22,935 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M8.0 in 1976.
Satellites have detected 11 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 29,361 acres.
The area has also been affected by 1 tropical cyclones, floods, volcanic events or tsunami messages.
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
Earthquakes today: Philippines →
22,935 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M8.0.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 6 mi E of Union, Philippines | 6.2 mi | |
| 3.2 | 12 mi SSW of Calatagan, Philippines | 59.0 mi | |
| 3.5 | 43 mi ESE of Sarangani, Philippines | 6.8 mi | |
| 3.1 | 6 mi E of Socorro, Philippines | 11.2 mi | |
| 4.6 | 61 mi SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines | 40.6 mi | |
| 4.9 | 4 mi SE of Tagbina, Philippines | 95.8 mi | |
| 3.2 | near Pinamopoan, Philippines | 2.5 mi | |
| 3.3 | 11 mi NNW of Claveria, Philippines | 1.2 mi | |
| 3.3 | 22 mi WNW of Mamburao, Philippines | 9.3 mi | |
| 3.4 | 29 mi W of Mamburao, Philippines | 6.2 mi |
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Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | 18 mi S of Kalamansig, Philippines | 20.5 mi | |
| 7.8 | 31 mi SSW of Malapatan, Philippines | 34.2 mi | |
| 7.8 | 4 mi NNE of Bongabon, Philippines | 15.5 mi | |
| 7.6 | 13 mi NE of Hinatuan, Philippines | 19.9 mi | |
| 7.6 | 56 mi E of Sulangan, Philippines | 17.4 mi | |
| 7.6 | 69 mi SW of Dinaig, Philippines | 364.1 mi | |
| 7.5 | 57 mi WNW of Kalamansig, Philippines | 398.1 mi | |
| 7.5 | 38 mi SSE of Kalamansig, Philippines | 19.3 mi | |
| 7.5 | 25 mi E of Mati, Philippines | 20.5 mi | |
| 7.5 | 41 mi ENE of Mati, Philippines | 20.5 mi | |
| 7.5 | 27 mi E of Hinatuan, Philippines | 14.9 mi | |
| 7.5 | 57 mi SSW of Malapatan, Philippines | 125.6 mi | |
| 7.4 | 8 mi E of Santiago, Philippines | 36.7 mi | |
| 7.3 | 118 mi SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines | 389.7 mi | |
| 7.3 | 46 mi WNW of Kalamansig, Philippines | 377.2 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1,072 | M7.8 |
| 2025 | 755 | M7.4 |
| 2024 | 729 | M7.1 |
| 2023 | 1,276 | M7.6 |
| 2022 | 739 | M7.0 |
| 2021 | 644 | M7.1 |
| 2020 | 636 | M6.6 |
| 2019 | 794 | M6.8 |
| 2018 | 403 | M7.0 |
| 2017 | 452 | M7.3 |
| 2016 | 489 | M6.3 |
| 2015 | 415 | M6.1 |
| 2014 | 689 | M6.6 |
| 2013 | 510 | M7.1 |
| 2012 | 703 | M7.6 |
| 2011 | 371 | M6.6 |
| 2010 | 359 | M7.6 |
| 2009 | 318 | M6.8 |
| 2008 | 783 | M6.9 |
| 2007 | 489 | M6.4 |
| 2006 | 531 | M6.1 |
| 2005 | 364 | M7.1 |
| 2004 | 434 | M6.5 |
| 2003 | 432 | M6.9 |
| 2002 | 452 | M7.5 |
| 2001 | 340 | M7.5 |
| 2000 | 330 | M6.4 |
| 1999 | 365 | M7.3 |
| 1998 | 413 | M6.8 |
| 1997 | 409 | M6.9 |
| 1996 | 872 | M7.1 |
| 1995 | 694 | M7.2 |
| 1994 | 245 | M7.1 |
| 1993 | 274 | M7.0 |
| 1992 | 286 | M7.5 |
| 1991 | 356 | M7.0 |
| 1990 | 483 | M7.8 |
| 1989 | 274 | M7.5 |
| 1988 | 229 | M7.3 |
| 1987 | 233 | M6.9 |
| 1986 | 191 | M6.6 |
| 1985 | 185 | M7.0 |
| 1984 | 213 | M7.5 |
| 1983 | 213 | M6.7 |
| 1982 | 206 | M7.1 |
| 1981 | 209 | M6.5 |
| 1980 | 309 | M6.8 |
| 1979 | 188 | M7.1 |
| 1978 | 147 | M6.9 |
| 1977 | 203 | M7.3 |
| 1976 | 229 | M8.0 |
Wildfires
11 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 29,361 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,361 acres | 6 mi SW of Malilipot, Philippines | Active | |
| 1,517 acres | 9 mi S of Batangas, Philippines | Active | |
| 845 acres | near Valenzuela, Philippines | Active | |
| 3,684 acres | 27 mi SE of San Jose, Philippines | Active | |
| 1,268 acres | 10 mi NNE of Manaoag, Philippines | Active | |
| 895 acres | 9 mi SE of San Miguel, Philippines | Active | |
| 1,221 acres | near Norzagaray, Philippines | Active | |
| 939 acres | 4 mi SE of Vigan, Philippines | Active | |
| 897 acres | 15 mi NNE of San Narciso, Philippines | Active | |
| 2,051 acres | 16 mi NNE of Pitogo, Philippines | Active |
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| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,216 acres | 20 mi WSW of Budta, Philippines | Active | |
| 1,463 acres | 20 mi W of Sultan sa Barongis, Philippines | Active | |
| 781 acres | 18 mi S of Pagalungan, Philippines | Active | |
| 882 acres | 19 mi SSW of Malingao, Philippines | Active | |
| 1,040 acres | 55 mi N of El Nido, Philippines | Active | |
| 840 acres | near San Fernando, Philippines | Active | |
| 801 acres | near Limay, Philippines | Active | |
| 1,322 acres | 7 mi SE of Tagaytay, Philippines | Active | |
| 1,290 acres | 15 mi ENE of Sablayan, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 1,035 acres | 8 mi NE of Urdaneta, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 1,287 acres | 16 mi ENE of Sablayan, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 991 acres | 6 mi SSE of La Paz, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 1,478 acres | 9 mi ENE of Santa Cruz, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 4,139 acres | 6 mi SSE of Itogon, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 1,085 acres | 4 mi SSE of Botolan, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 914 acres | 6 mi E of La Carlota, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 3,010 acres | 23 mi E of Sablayan, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 1,767 acres | 23 mi ESE of Sablayan, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 3,338 acres | 7 mi E of Itogon, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 4,730 acres | 5 mi NNE of Sagada, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 3,277 acres | 13 mi NW of Bontoc, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 3,072 acres | 15 mi WNW of Bamban, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 4,025 acres | 21 mi NNE of Catbalogan, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 4,072 acres | 8 mi NNW of Bontoc, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 3,716 acres | 12 mi SSE of Itogon, Philippines | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,361 acres | 6 mi SW of Malilipot, Philippines | Active | |
| 4,730 acres | 5 mi NNE of Sagada, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 4,139 acres | 6 mi SSE of Itogon, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 4,072 acres | 8 mi NNW of Bontoc, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 4,025 acres | 21 mi NNE of Catbalogan, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 3,716 acres | 12 mi SSE of Itogon, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 3,684 acres | 27 mi SE of San Jose, Philippines | Active | |
| 3,338 acres | 7 mi E of Itogon, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 3,277 acres | 13 mi NW of Bontoc, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 3,072 acres | 15 mi WNW of Bamban, Philippines | Inactive | |
| 3,010 acres | 23 mi E of Sablayan, Philippines | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 10 | 29,361 acres |
| 2025 | 1 | 3,684 acres |
Volcanoes
Last 12 months
| Level | Location | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | Volcano Mayon – Philippines | Inactive |
Significant events on record
| Level | Location | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | Volcano Mayon – Philippines | Inactive |
Regions
Places
- Quezon City
- Davao City
- Caloocan
- Manila
- City of Taguig
- Budta
- Malingao
- Zamboanga
- Cebu City
- Antipolo City
- Pasig City
- Cagayan de Oro
- Valenzuela
- General Santos
- Paranaque City
- Las Pinas
- Calamba
- City of Muntinlupa
- Makati City
- Lapu-Lapu City
- Angeles City
- Imus
- Iloilo City
- Marikina City
- Mandaluyong City
- Bacolod City
- Mansilingan
- Dasmarinas
- Mandaluyong
- Pasay
- Tarlac City
- Cotabato
- Malabon
- San Jose del Monte
- Bacoor
- San Pedro
- Cabanatuan City
- Iligan
- Mandaue City
- Iligan City
- Butuan
- Cabuyao
- San Pablo
- Binan
- Santol
- Cainta
- Baguio
- Malolos
- Mantampay
- Bagong Silang
- Marawi City
- Tacloban
- San Fernando
- Libertad
- Navotas
- Ormoc
- Batangas
- Magugpo Poblacion
- Taytay
- Lucena
- Meycauayan
- NIA Valencia
- Puerto Princesa
- Olongapo
- Binangonan
- Santa Rosa
- Commonwealth
- Lipa City
- Panabo
- Kabankalan
- Toledo
- Pagadian
- Koronadal
- Bago City
- Panalanoy
- Mabalacat City
- Sorsogon
- Roxas City
- Legaspi
- Concepcion