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Latest earthquakes near Caraga, The Philippines today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Caraga, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Caraga? If an earthquake is happening right now near Caraga, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Caraga Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Caraga. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Caraga and elsewhere.
Jan 28, 2026 11:58PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 118km from Malingao (The Philippines) on Wednesday Evening.
Jan 28, 2026 04:43PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sulawesi Sea near Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 04:38PM
Shallow M5.6 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 108km from Budta (The Philippines) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Jan 28, 2026 04:34PM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sulawesi Sea 114km from Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 02:47PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea 112km from Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 02:31PM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 111km from Malingao (The Philippines) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Caraga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3769 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Caraga, The Philippines in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 376 earthquakes per year, or 31 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Caraga roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Caraga in 2023. A total of 1035 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Caraga that year. The strongest had a 7.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Caraga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Caraga 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 | 3357 | 89.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 377 | 10.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 33 | 0.88% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Caraga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Caraga occurred on Dec 2, 2023 22:37 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 107 kilometers (66 mi) east-southeast of Butuan, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Caraga in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1924 00:20, 267 kilometers (166 mi) east-southeast of Butuan. It is the strongest earthquake near Caraga in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Caraga, 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 Caraga.
Earthquakes by city in Caraga
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Caraga, The Philippines.
Use this regional Caraga earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Surigao, Buenavista, Bislig, Bayugan, Cabadbaran, Tandag, Bah-Bah, San Francisco, Veruela, Trento, Talacogon and Bunawan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Caraga.
When was the last earthquake in Caraga, The Philippines?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Caraga on the morning of January 29, 2026 at 07:43 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 352km south-southwest of Butuan at a depth of 10km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Caraga, The Philippines in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Caraga, The Philippines?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Caraga on the night of April 15, 1924 at 00:20 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 267km south-southeast of Butuan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Caraga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Caraga, The Philippines?
In the past 10 years, 3769 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Caraga. This averages to 377 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
