Latest earthquakes near Santiago, Cagayan Valley today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santiago, Cagayan Valley, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santiago? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santiago, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Santiago Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Santiago. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Santiago 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.
Santiago Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 669 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santiago, Cagayan Valley in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 66 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Santiago roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santiago in 2022. A total of 129 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santiago that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Santiago in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Santiago 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 | 593 | 88.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 71 | 10.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Santiago
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santiago occurred on Jul 27, 2022 08:43 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 121 kilometers (75 mi) north-west of Santiago, at a depth of 34 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santiago in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 119 kilometers (74 mi) north-west of Santiago. It is the strongest earthquake near Santiago 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 Santiago, Cagayan Valley 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 Santiago.
Nearest earthquakes from Santiago
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Santiago, Cagayan Valley. 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 Santiago.
When was the last earthquake in Santiago, Cagayan Valley?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 20:51 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 151km northwest of Santiago at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santiago, Cagayan Valley in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santiago, Cagayan Valley?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago 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 Santiago since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santiago, Cagayan Valley?
In the past 10 years, 669 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santiago. This averages to 67 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
