Latest earthquakes near Santa Cruz, Calabarzon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santa Cruz, Calabarzon, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santa Cruz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santa Cruz, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Santa Cruz Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Santa Cruz. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Santa Cruz and elsewhere.
Nov 28, 2024 05:58AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Cabanatuan City in The Philippines.
Oct 2, 2024 05:19AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Night in the Philippine Sea near Virac (The Philippines).
Santa Cruz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 970 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santa Cruz in 2022. A total of 198 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Santa Cruz 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 | 872 | 89.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 90 | 9.28% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.82% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Santa Cruz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santa Cruz occurred on Jul 24, 2021 04:48 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 98 kilometers (61 mi) south-west of Santa Cruz, at a depth of 110 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santa Cruz in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 158 kilometers (98 mi) south-west of Santa Cruz. It is the strongest earthquake near Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz.
Nearest earthquakes from Santa Cruz
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz.
When was the last earthquake in Santa Cruz, Calabarzon?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Cruz on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 16:49 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 191km west of Santa Cruz at a depth of 18km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santa Cruz, Calabarzon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santa Cruz, Calabarzon?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Cruz on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 158km north of Santa Cruz at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Santa Cruz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santa Cruz, Calabarzon?
In the past 10 years, 970 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santa Cruz. This averages to 97 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
