Latest earthquakes near Butuan, Caraga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Butuan, Caraga, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Butuan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Butuan (also known as Lungsod ng Butuan), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Butuan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Butuan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Butuan and elsewhere.
May 7, 2024 09:12PM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines).
May 7, 2024 04:03PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea near Tacloban (The Philippines).
May 3, 2024 06:16PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Tacloban (The Philippines).
Mar 8, 2024 05:11PM
On Friday Afternoon a Strong M6.0 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 198km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Dec 2, 2023 10:37PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Bislig (The Philippines).
Butuan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3306 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Butuan, Caraga in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 330 earthquakes per year, or 27 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Butuan roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Butuan in 2023. A total of 1034 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Butuan that year. The strongest had a 7.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Butuan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Butuan during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2930 | 88.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 348 | 10.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 27 | 0.82% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.03% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Butuan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Butuan occurred on Dec 2, 2023 22:37 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 107 kilometers (66 mi) east-southeast of Butuan, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Butuan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1924 00:20, 267 kilometers (166 mi) east-southeast of Butuan. It is the strongest earthquake near Butuan in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Butuan, Caraga in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Butuan.
Nearest earthquakes from Butuan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Butuan, Caraga. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Butuan.
When was the last earthquake in Butuan, Caraga?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Butuan on the afternoon of May 19, 2024 at 14:55 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 150km north-northeast of Butuan at a depth of 26km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Butuan, Caraga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Butuan, Caraga?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Butuan on the night of April 15, 1924 at 00:20 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 267km south-southeast of Butuan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Butuan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Butuan, Caraga?
In the past 10 years, 3306 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Butuan. This averages to 331 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
