Update: Earthquake shakes region near Barcelona, Philippines on March 7 – 5.1 magnitude registered

Published Apr 1, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred near Barcelona on Saturday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor struck the area at 15:53 UTC (23:53 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was roughly 15 km east-southeast of Barcelona and occurred at a depth of 100 km. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.0 but later upgraded to 5.1.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey