Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Santa Cruz
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Santa Cruz, Central Luzon, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 57 km (36 mi) SW of Santa Cruz, on 2026-09-28.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year37
- Last 5 years64
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Santa Cruz
45 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Santa Cruz in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jun 2026, with 16.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Santa Cruz
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | 40 km W of Palauig, Philippines | 57 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Santa Cruz, answered
Was there an earthquake in Santa Cruz today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Santa Cruz in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Santa Cruz?
Over the last five years there were 64 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Santa Cruz, an average of 13 a year. 37 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 189% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Santa Cruz in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Dec 18, 2022, 13:33 UTC, 38 km (23 mi) WSW of Santa Cruz, at a depth of 10 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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