Latest earthquakes near Cagayan Valley, The Philippines today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cagayan Valley, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cagayan Valley? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cagayan Valley (also known as Lambak ng Cagayan), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Cagayan Valley Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cagayan Valley. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cagayan Valley and elsewhere.
Apr 23, 2024 08:55PM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake hit in the South China Sea 227km from Laoag (The Philippines) on Tuesday Evening.
Apr 3, 2024 07:58AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Hualien City (Taiwan).
Cagayan Valley Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 841 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cagayan Valley, The Philippines in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 84 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cagayan Valley roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cagayan Valley in 2022. A total of 149 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cagayan Valley that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cagayan Valley in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cagayan Valley 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 | 745 | 88.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 91 | 10.82% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cagayan Valley
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cagayan Valley occurred on Jul 27, 2022 08:43 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 96 kilometers (60 mi) west of Tuguegarao, at a depth of 34 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cagayan Valley in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 119 kilometers (74 mi) west of Santiago. It is the strongest earthquake near Cagayan Valley 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 Cagayan Valley, 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 Cagayan Valley.
Earthquakes by city in Cagayan Valley
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cagayan Valley, The Philippines.
Use this regional Cagayan Valley earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ilagan, Solana, Bayombong, Ramon, Solano, Aparri, Cabagan, Baggabag B, Alicia, Bambang, Roxas, San Mateo and Diadi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cagayan Valley.
When was the last earthquake in Cagayan Valley, The Philippines?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Cagayan Valley on the night of May 7, 2024 at 00:12 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 226km west-northwest of Tuguegarao at a depth of 17km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cagayan Valley, The Philippines in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cagayan Valley, The Philippines?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cagayan Valley on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 119km south-southwest of Santiago at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cagayan Valley since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cagayan Valley, The Philippines?
In the past 10 years, 841 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cagayan Valley. This averages to 84 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
