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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.
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.
Nov 26, 2023 04:24PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the South China Sea near Batangas (The Philippines) on Sunday Afternoon.
Nov 20, 2023 12:57PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit near Tacloban in The Philippines on Monday Afternoon.
Nov 2, 2023 02:50PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea near Tacloban (The Philippines).
Oct 13, 2023 08:24AM
On Friday Morning a Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck in the South China Sea near Batangas (The Philippines).
Oct 3, 2023 05:30AM
Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Masbate in The Philippines.
Sep 18, 2023 10:54AM
On Monday Morning a Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck in the Sulu Sea near Mamburao (The Philippines).
Bicol Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 982 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 98 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 | 886 | 90.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 85 | 8.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 1.12% |
| 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 123 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.
Earthquakes by city in Bicol
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bicol, The Philippines.
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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bicol on the evening of November 26, 2023 at 20:14 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 229km south-southeast of Legaspi at a depth of 5km 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, 982 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bicol. This averages to 98 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
