Magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte — October 1, 2026

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck about 11 km NE of Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte, in Luzon at 2:42 PM Philippine time on October 1, 2026, at a depth of 6 km.

• Magnitude: M4.4
• Time: October 1, 2026, 2:42 PM PHT
• Depth: 6 km
• Location: 11 km NE of Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte (17.97°N, 120.75°E)

Nearby earthquakes

The strongest other Philippine earthquakes within 100 km and 3 days before or after this one (up to five), including possible foreshocks and aftershocks.

• M1.8 5 km NW of Adams, Ilocos Norte, 29 km deep, 60 km away, September 28, 2026 11:52 PM PHT
• M1.7 11 km SW of Adams, Ilocos Norte, 5 km deep, 48 km away, September 30, 2026 2:52 AM PHT
• M2.0 11 km NNW of Santa Praxedes, Cagayan, 22 km deep, 78 km away, October 1, 2026 11:12 AM PHT
• M2.5 10 km NNE of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, 3 km deep, 75 km away, October 3, 2026 11:31 AM PHT
• M2.1 14 km WNW of Currimao, Ilocos Norte, 20 km deep, 42 km away, October 4, 2026 2:37 AM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

Estimated intensity in the nearest towns, from the magnitude, depth and distance. These are estimates, not reports.

• Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte: Intensity V (3 km from the epicenter)
• Marcos, Ilocos Norte: Intensity V (8 km from the epicenter)
• Banna, Ilocos Norte: Intensity V (10 km from the epicenter)
• Dingras, Ilocos Norte: Intensity V (12 km from the epicenter)
• Solsona, Ilocos Norte: Intensity V (18 km from the epicenter)
• Sarrat, Ilocos Norte: Intensity V (19 km from the epicenter)
• Batac City, Ilocos Norte: Intensity V (20 km from the epicenter)
• Lagayan, Abra: Intensity IV (21 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Not felt (MMI 1), 376 km from the epicenter.