Update: May 24 – 5.1 magnitude earthquake recorded close to La Paz, Philippines

Published May 30, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred near La Paz on Sunday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor struck the area at 13:19 UTC (21:19 local time). It occurred at a depth of 53 km with the epicenter approximately 33 km east-northeast of La Paz. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.0 but later upgraded to 5.1.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey