July 15, 2025: Two earthquake struck the Philippines just hours apart on July 15, 2025, sending tremors through both the northern and southern regions of the country. The more powerful quake, measuring magnitude 5.7, hit near Laoag City in Ilocos Norte around 10:38 AM (local time). The epicenter was moderately shallow, making the tremor widely felt across the northern region.
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Earlier in the day, at around 4:00 AM, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 185 km southeast of Sarangani, in the southern Philippines, with a depth of approximately 35 kilometers.
Both events were confirmed by seismic monitoring agencies, including the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), which continues to issue real-time updates and bulletins, especially for affected areas like Luzon where the stronger tremor was felt.
Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant, as aftershocks are possible. PHIVOLCS and local disaster teams recommend following official safety guidelines and staying alert to further advisories.