Earthquakes in the Philippines — March 2026
8 earthquakes were recorded in the Philippines during March 2026, an average of 0.3 per day.
8 reached magnitude 4 or above and 2 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 83 km.
The month's largest event in the Philippines was a magnitude 5.1 earthquake near Kalbay, Philippines on 28 March 2026 at 03:33 UTC. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake radiates roughly 674 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the the Philippines monthly average of 35 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 24 recorded the previous month.
38% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 62% 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 6 in the magnitude 4 range, 2 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 07 March, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.1 near Kalbay, Philippines on 28 March at 203 km; M5.0 near Hukay, Philippines on 07 March at 161 km; M4.9 near Aras-asan, Philippines on 12 March at 10 km.
That is 77% below the 35 events the Philippines averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in the Philippines, March 2026
8 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Kalbay, Philippines | 203.0 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 5.0 | Hukay, Philippines | 161.2 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Aras-asan, Philippines | 9.7 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Cadagmayan Norte, Philippines | 10.0 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Can-Avid, Philippines | 10.0 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Manay, Philippines | 80.5 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Marihatag, Philippines | 83.2 | Philippines | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Carmen, Philippines | 108.1 | Philippines | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit the Philippines in March 2026?
8 earthquakes were recorded in the Philippines during March 2026, of which 8 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in the Philippines in March 2026?
A magnitude 5.1 event near Kalbay, Philippines on 28 March 2026.
Other months in the Philippines
Magnitudes for March 2026 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.