Latest earthquakes near Bicol, The Philippines today

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List of latest earthquakes near Bicol.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 3, 2024 05:27AM
(Manila)
M 3.5 243 km W
from Naga
Nov 1, 2024 08:57AM
(Manila)
M 3.6 182 km NNW
from Naga
Nov 1, 2024 08:11AM
(Manila)
M 3.7 296 km W
from Naga
Oct 31, 2024 12:22PM
(Manila)
M 3.2 39 km SSW
from Legaspi
Oct 28, 2024 06:14PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 204 km E
from Legaspi
Oct 28, 2024 01:55AM
(Manila)
M 3.1 214 km E
from Legaspi
Oct 27, 2024 05:15PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 254 km NNW
from Naga
Oct 27, 2024 05:09PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 247 km NW
from Naga
Oct 26, 2024 09:56PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 135 km ESE
from Legaspi
Oct 24, 2024 02:18PM
(Manila)
M 3.2 282 km W
from Naga
Oct 24, 2024 05:51AM
(Manila)
M 3.4 212 km NNW
from Naga
Oct 24, 2024 04:29AM
(Manila)
M 3.8 158 km NNW
from Naga
Oct 23, 2024 10:28PM
(Manila)
M 4.2 230 km SSE
from Legaspi
Oct 23, 2024 03:30AM
(Manila)
M 4.1 196 km W
from Naga
Oct 21, 2024 08:49PM
(Manila)
M 3.7 162 km SSE
from Legaspi
Oct 21, 2024 06:06PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 68 km S
from Legaspi
Oct 21, 2024 01:00AM
(Manila)
M 3.0 210 km WNW
from Naga
Oct 20, 2024 12:34AM
(Manila)
M 3.5 148 km W
from Naga
Oct 19, 2024 06:36AM
(Manila)
M 3.1 156 km SSE
from Legaspi
Oct 18, 2024 07:35PM
(Manila)
M 3.5 84 km E
from Legaspi
Oct 16, 2024 07:07PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 188 km ENE
from Legaspi
Oct 16, 2024 06:52PM
(Manila)
M 4.4 278 km W
from Naga
Oct 16, 2024 03:47AM
(Manila)
M 3.1 260 km SW
from Legaspi
Oct 15, 2024 10:48PM
(Manila)
M 3.9 144 km ESE
from Legaspi
Oct 15, 2024 10:07PM
(Manila)
M 3.2 165 km NNW
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.

Bicol Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
102 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.5
Nov 3, 2024 05:27

Average

A total of 1023 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 102 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Bicol with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Bicol (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 923 90.22%
Mag. 5 89 8.7%
Mag. 6 11 1.08%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Bicol

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.7
On Jul 24, 2021 04:48.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.6
On Aug 20, 1937 19:59.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Aug 11, 2017 01:28PM
(Manila)
M 6.2 267 km W
from Naga
Apr 4, 2023 08:54PM
(Manila)
M 6.2 205 km ENE
from Legaspi
Jun 15, 2023 10:19AM
(Manila)
M 6.2 266 km W
from Naga
Feb 16, 2023 02:10AM
(Manila)
M 6.1 93 km S
from Legaspi
May 22, 2022 05:50AM
(Manila)
M 6.1 277 km W
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 PaƱganiban, 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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bicol on the night of November 3, 2024 at 05:27 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 243km west of Naga at a depth of 10km under water in the South China 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, 1023 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bicol. This averages to 102 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.