Philippines earthquake: Huge 5.3 tremors rock country as Quezon City in quake zone

Maps show where the earthquake has hit hardest 15:30, Wed, Jul 29, 2026 Updated: 16:23, Wed, Jul 29, 2026 Philippines (Image: Getty)A huge magnitude 5.3 earthquake has hit near the Philippines on Wednesday, causing tremors near islands in the east. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake began just under 50 miles North-east of Casiguran - a municipality in the province of Aurora - at a depth of six miles.Tremors were also felt in parts of Luzon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), when it struck at 10.11pm local time. Phivolcs added that it was a low-intensity quake in Quezon City, Metro Manila, but warned of possible aftershocks. Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyMultiple earthquakes hit the Philippines today. (Image: Getty)Low-intensity tremors were also recorded in Jose Panganiban and Mercedes in Camarines Norte and in Guinayangan and Infanta in Quez...