Latest earthquakes near Bicol, The Philippines today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bicol, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bicol? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bicol, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago (Mar 26 08:55PM Manila) |
M 4.7 | 264 km NW from Naga |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 11:17PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 292 km ESE from Legaspi |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 12:07AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 166 km SSE from Legaspi |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 04:51PM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 263 km SW from Naga |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 08:30AM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 140 km ESE from Legaspi |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 05:14AM Manila) |
M 3.7 | 120 km ESE from Legaspi |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 12:33AM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 259 km NNW from Naga |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 10:25PM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 169 km NNW from Naga |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 05:36AM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 93 km NNE from Naga |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 01:19AM Manila) |
M 4.1 | 262 km W from Naga |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 08:14AM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 245 km WSW from Naga |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 07:24AM Manila) |
M 3.9 | 249 km WSW from Naga |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 01:56AM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 152 km SSE from Legaspi |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 01:19AM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 291 km W from Naga |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 01:00AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 271 km NW from Naga |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 03:58PM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 299 km W from Naga |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 10:52PM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 54 km E from Legaspi |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 03:33PM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 156 km NNW from Naga |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 01:18AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 279 km ESE from Legaspi |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 08:14AM Manila) |
M 3.7 | 261 km SSE from Legaspi |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 02:45PM Manila) |
M 3.8 | 262 km SSE from Legaspi |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 08:33PM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 131 km SSE from Legaspi |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 02:25PM Manila) |
M 4.5 | 287 km SE from Legaspi |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 12:03PM Manila) |
M 3.8 | 101 km E from Legaspi |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 01:07AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 285 km W from Naga |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Bicol
Recent Bicol Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bicol. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bicol and elsewhere.
Jan 23, 2025 07:39AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Surigao in The Philippines.
Bicol Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1047 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bicol, The Philippines in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 104 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bicol roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bicol in 2020. A total of 202 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bicol that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bicol in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bicol 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 | 949 | 90.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 87 | 8.31% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 1.05% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bicol
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bicol occurred on Jul 24, 2021 04:48 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) west of Naga, at a depth of 110 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bicol in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 20, 1937 19:59, 194 kilometers (121 mi) west of Naga. It is the strongest earthquake near Bicol in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bicol, 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 Bicol.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2021 04:48AM (Manila) |
M 6.7 | 265 km W from Naga |
| Aug 18, 2020 08:03AM (Manila) |
M 6.6 | 131 km SSE from Legaspi |
| Jul 6, 2017 04:03PM (Manila) |
M 6.5 | 244 km SSE from Legaspi |
| Apr 23, 2019 01:37PM (Manila) |
M 6.4 | 221 km SE from Legaspi |
| Dec 25, 2020 07:43AM (Manila) |
M 6.3 | 274 km W from Naga |
| Jun 15, 2023 10:19AM (Manila) |
M 6.2 | 266 km W from Naga |
| Apr 4, 2023 08:54PM (Manila) |
M 6.2 | 205 km ENE from Legaspi |
| Aug 11, 2017 01:28PM (Manila) |
M 6.2 | 267 km W from Naga |
| Feb 16, 2023 02:10AM (Manila) |
M 6.1 | 93 km S from Legaspi |
| May 5, 2018 02:19PM (Manila) |
M 6.1 | 132 km NE from Naga |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Bicol
Earthquakes by city in Bicol
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bicol, The Philippines.
Use this regional Bicol earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sorsogon, Daet, Polangui, Libon, Tabaco, Masbate, San Jose, Malilipot, Buhi, Bulan, Calabanga, Nabua, Jose Pañganiban, Goa, Irosin, Baao, Labo, Mercedes, Bato, Tiwi and Tagas.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bicol.
When was the last earthquake in Bicol, The Philippines?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bicol on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 20:55 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 264km northwest of Naga at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bicol, The Philippines in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bicol, The Philippines?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bicol on the evening of August 20, 1937 at 19:59 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 194km west-northwest of Naga at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bicol since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bicol, The Philippines?
In the past 10 years, 1047 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bicol. This averages to 105 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
