Latest earthquakes near Caraga, The Philippines today
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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.
Mar 17, 2025 11:41PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Bislig (The Philippines).
Mar 12, 2025 11:09PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 263km from Davao (The Philippines).
Jan 23, 2025 07:39AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Surigao in The Philippines.
Caraga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3414 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 341 earthquakes per year, or 28 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Caraga roughly every 1 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 | 3041 | 89.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 343 | 10.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 29 | 0.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 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 125 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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Caraga on the afternoon of March 22, 2025 at 16:51 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 211km south-east of Butuan at a depth of 14km under water in the Philippine 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, 3414 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Caraga. This averages to 341 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
