Latest earthquakes near Soccsksargen, The Philippines today
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Recent Soccsksargen Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Soccsksargen. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Soccsksargen 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).
Apr 9, 2024 05:48PM
On Tuesday Evening a Strong M6.4 Earthquake struck in the Maluku Sea 284km from Manado (Indonesia).
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).
Soccsksargen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5145 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Soccsksargen, The Philippines in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 514 earthquakes per year, or 42 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Soccsksargen roughly every 17 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Soccsksargen in 2023. A total of 1013 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Soccsksargen 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 Soccsksargen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Soccsksargen 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 | 4670 | 90.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 433 | 8.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 38 | 0.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Soccsksargen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Soccsksargen occurred on Dec 2, 2023 22:37 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) north-east of Malingao, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Soccsksargen in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Aug 15, 1918 20:18, 145 kilometers (90 mi) north-east of General Santos. It is the strongest earthquake near Soccsksargen 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 Soccsksargen, The Philippines 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 Soccsksargen.
Earthquakes by city in Soccsksargen
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Soccsksargen, The Philippines.
Use this regional Soccsksargen earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kidapawan, Polomolok, Bañga, Tacurong, Maluñgun, Alabel, Midsayap, Kabacan, Isulan, Surallah, Glan, Lake Sebu, Malapatan, Laguilayan and Tupi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Soccsksargen.
When was the last earthquake in Soccsksargen, The Philippines?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Soccsksargen on the afternoon of May 19, 2024 at 14:55 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 291km north-east of Iligan City at a depth of 26km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Soccsksargen, The Philippines in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Soccsksargen, The Philippines?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Soccsksargen on the evening of August 15, 1918 at 20:18 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 145km west-southwest of General Santos at a depth of 20km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Soccsksargen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Soccsksargen, The Philippines?
In the past 10 years, 5145 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Soccsksargen. This averages to 515 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
