Latest earthquakes near Legaspi, Bicol today
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Recent Legaspi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Legaspi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Legaspi and elsewhere.
Feb 15, 2025 09:18AM
On Saturday Morning a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Tacloban (The Philippines).
Feb 14, 2025 08:50PM
On Friday Evening a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Tacloban (The Philippines).
Jan 23, 2025 07:39AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Surigao in The Philippines.
Legaspi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 694 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Legaspi, Bicol in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 69 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Legaspi roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Legaspi in 2020. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Legaspi 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 Legaspi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Legaspi 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 | 638 | 91.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 50 | 7.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.86% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Legaspi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Legaspi occurred on Aug 18, 2020 08:03 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 131 kilometers (81 mi) south-southeast of Legaspi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Legaspi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 20, 1937 19:59, 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-southeast of Legaspi. It is the strongest earthquake near Legaspi 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 Legaspi, Bicol 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 Legaspi.
Nearest earthquakes from Legaspi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Legaspi, Bicol. 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 Legaspi.
When was the last earthquake in Legaspi, Bicol?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Legaspi on the morning of February 22, 2025 at 09:21 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 220km 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 Legaspi, Bicol in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Legaspi, Bicol?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Legaspi on the evening of August 20, 1937 at 19:59 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 274km northwest of Legaspi at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Legaspi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Legaspi, Bicol?
In the past 10 years, 694 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Legaspi. This averages to 69 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
