Latest earthquakes near Cainta, Calabarzon today
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Recent Cainta Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cainta. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cainta and elsewhere.
Dec 19, 2024 02:42PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon in the South China Sea near Vigan (The Philippines).
Dec 19, 2024 09:09AM
On Thursday Morning a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the South China Sea near Vigan (The Philippines).
Nov 28, 2024 05:58AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Cabanatuan City in The Philippines.
Cainta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 976 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cainta, Calabarzon in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 97 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cainta roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cainta in 2022. A total of 209 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cainta that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cainta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cainta 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 | 878 | 89.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 91 | 9.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.72% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cainta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cainta occurred on Jul 24, 2021 04:48 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 106 kilometers (66 mi) south-southwest of Cainta, at a depth of 110 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cainta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 122 kilometers (76 mi) south-southwest of Cainta. It is the strongest earthquake near Cainta 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 Cainta, Calabarzon 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 Cainta.
Nearest earthquakes from Cainta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cainta, Calabarzon. 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 Cainta.
When was the last earthquake in Cainta, Calabarzon?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cainta on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 17:07 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 267km northwest of Cainta at a depth of 26km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cainta, Calabarzon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cainta, Calabarzon?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cainta on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 122km north of Cainta at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cainta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cainta, Calabarzon?
In the past 10 years, 976 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cainta. This averages to 98 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
