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Latest earthquakes near Legaspi, Bicol today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Legaspi, Bicol, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Legaspi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Legaspi, it will show up within minutes.
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.
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).
Legaspi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 650 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 65 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 | 599 | 92.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 45 | 6.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.92% |
| 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 123 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 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 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, 650 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Legaspi. This averages to 65 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
