Latest earthquakes near Lucena, Calabarzon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lucena, Calabarzon, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lucena? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lucena (also known as Lungsod ng Lucena), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Lucena Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lucena. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lucena and elsewhere.
Nov 5, 2024 09:48AM
M4.7 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Santiago (The Philippines).
Oct 2, 2024 05:19AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Night in the Philippine Sea near Virac (The Philippines).
Lucena Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 958 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lucena, Calabarzon in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 95 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lucena roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lucena in 2022. A total of 200 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lucena 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 Lucena in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Lucena 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 | 869 | 90.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 81 | 8.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.84% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lucena
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lucena occurred on Jul 24, 2021 04:48 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 99 kilometers (62 mi) west-southwest of Lucena, at a depth of 110 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lucena in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 200 kilometers (124 mi) west-southwest of Lucena. It is the strongest earthquake near Lucena 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 Lucena, 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 Lucena.
Nearest earthquakes from Lucena
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lucena, 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 Lucena.
When was the last earthquake in Lucena, Calabarzon?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Lucena on the night of November 21, 2024 at 00:51 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 207km south-east of Lucena at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lucena, Calabarzon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lucena, Calabarzon?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Lucena on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 200km north-northwest of Lucena at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lucena since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lucena, Calabarzon?
In the past 10 years, 958 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lucena. This averages to 96 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
