Magnitude 4.4 earthquake in Philippine waters, 39 km W of Luna, La Union — October 14, 2026

At 8:07 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck off the west coast of Luzon, about 39 kilometers west of Luna, La Union, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

The quake struck at a depth of 14 kilometers.

• Magnitude: M4.4
• Time: October 14, 2026, 8:07 PM PHT
• Depth: 14 km
• Location: Philippine waters, 39 km W of Luna, La Union (16.92°N, 120.02°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.

• M2.7 Philippine waters, 37 km N of Bolinao, Pangasinan, 19 km deep, 24 km away, October 13, 2026 1:20 AM PHT
• M2.5 6 km WNW of Bacnotan, La Union, 68 km deep, 35 km away, October 14, 2026 9:05 PM PHT
• M1.8 2 km W of Santa, Ilocos Sur, 5 km deep, 76 km away, October 15, 2026 3:54 PM PHT
• M2.9 19 km E of Anda, Pangasinan, 14 km deep, 74 km away, October 15, 2026 5:40 PM PHT
• M2.2 10 km W of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, 12 km deep, 67 km away, October 16, 2026 11:11 PM PHT

Towns that likely felt it

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

• Luna, La Union: Intensity IV (39 km from the epicenter)
• Balaoan, La Union: Intensity IV (43 km from the epicenter)
• Bacnotan, La Union: Intensity IV (43 km from the epicenter)
• Bangar, La Union: Intensity IV (44 km from the epicenter)
• San Juan, La Union: Intensity IV (47 km from the epicenter)
• Tagudin, Ilocos Sur: Intensity IV (47 km from the epicenter)
• Sudipen, La Union: Intensity IV (51 km from the epicenter)
• San Fernando City, La Union: Intensity IV (51 km from the epicenter)

Estimated intensity in Manila

Weak (MMI 2), 278 km from the epicenter.