Earthquakes in the Philippines — December 2024
11 earthquakes were recorded in the Philippines during December 2024, an average of 0.4 per day.
11 reached magnitude 4 or above and 4 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 82 km.
The month's largest event in the Philippines was a magnitude 5.7 earthquake near Malasin, Philippines on 03 December 2024 at 18:54 UTC. A magnitude 5.7 earthquake radiates roughly 5,351 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is well above the the Philippines monthly average of 6 events over the period we cover — an unusually active month, and up from the 9 recorded the previous month.
55% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 45% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 7 in the magnitude 4 range, 4 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 26 December, when 3 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.7 near Malasin, Philippines on 03 December at 34 km; M5.6 near Pagudpud, Philippines on 30 December at 51 km; M5.2 near San Francisco, Philippines on 26 December at 59 km.
That is 100% above the 6 events the Philippines averages per month across the 2 months on record.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in the Philippines in our entire catalogue.
Every earthquake in the Philippines, December 2024
11 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | Pagudpud, Philippines | 50.6 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Bunawan, Philippines | 59.3 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 5.2 | San Francisco, Philippines | 58.6 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Davao City, Philippines | 68.8 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Paluan, Philippines | 10.0 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Calatagan, Philippines | 227.9 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 5.0 | Hinoba-an, Philippines | 71.0 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Davao City, Philippines | 79.3 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Bayugan, Philippines | 131.5 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 5.7 | Malasin, Philippines | 34.0 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Claver, Philippines | 113.6 | Philippines | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit the Philippines in December 2024?
11 earthquakes were recorded in the Philippines during December 2024, of which 11 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in the Philippines in December 2024?
A magnitude 5.7 event near Malasin, Philippines on 03 December 2024.
Other months in the Philippines
Magnitudes for December 2024 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.