Latest earthquakes near Butuan, Caraga today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Butuan, Caraga, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Butuan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Butuan (also known as Lungsod ng Butuan), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago (Mar 27 06:53AM Manila) |
M 3.7 | 271 km S from Butuan |
| 8 hours ago (Mar 27 06:43AM Manila) |
M 3.9 | 233 km S from Butuan |
| 10 hours ago (Mar 27 04:05AM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 58 km ESE from Butuan |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 10:30AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 76 km SE from Butuan |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 05:52AM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 249 km N from Butuan |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 01:43AM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 286 km SSE from Butuan |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 10:00PM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 172 km NNE from Butuan |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 04:56PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 181 km NNE from Butuan |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 09:53AM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 217 km NE from Butuan |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 03:54PM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 262 km S from Butuan |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 05:06AM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 158 km NE from Butuan |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 02:16AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 26 km NNE from Butuan |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 02:15PM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 221 km SE from Butuan |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 05:12AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 105 km N from Butuan |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 02:09AM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 234 km SE from Butuan |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 01:35AM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 227 km SE from Butuan |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 01:09AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 144 km ESE from Butuan |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 08:33PM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 223 km SE from Butuan |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 07:19PM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 107 km E from Butuan |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 04:51PM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 211 km SE from Butuan |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 03:41PM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 221 km SE from Butuan |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 03:01PM Manila) |
M 4.5 | 194 km SE from Butuan |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 02:54PM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 219 km SE from Butuan |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 01:52PM Manila) |
M 3.7 | 214 km SE from Butuan |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 01:30PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 213 km SE from Butuan |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Butuan
Recent Butuan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Butuan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Butuan 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.
Butuan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3402 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Butuan, Caraga in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 340 earthquakes per year, or 28 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Butuan roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Butuan in 2023. A total of 1034 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Butuan 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 Butuan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Butuan 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 | 3032 | 89.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 340 | 9.99% |
| 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 Butuan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Butuan 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 Butuan 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 Butuan 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 Butuan, Caraga 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 Butuan.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2023 10:37PM (Manila) |
M 7.6 | 107 km ESE from Butuan |
| Dec 4, 2023 03:49AM (Manila) |
M 6.9 | 117 km E from Butuan |
| Dec 15, 2019 02:11PM (Manila) |
M 6.8 | 254 km S from Butuan |
| Aug 3, 2024 06:23AM (Manila) |
M 6.8 | 145 km SE from Butuan |
| Oct 29, 2019 09:04AM (Manila) |
M 6.6 | 251 km SSW from Butuan |
| Dec 3, 2023 06:35PM (Manila) |
M 6.6 | 142 km ESE from Butuan |
| Oct 31, 2019 09:11AM (Manila) |
M 6.5 | 230 km S from Butuan |
| Jul 6, 2017 04:03PM (Manila) |
M 6.5 | 262 km NNW from Butuan |
| Feb 10, 2017 10:03PM (Manila) |
M 6.5 | 107 km N from Butuan |
| Oct 16, 2019 07:37PM (Manila) |
M 6.4 | 255 km SSW from Butuan |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Butuan
Nearest earthquakes from Butuan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Butuan, Caraga. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2019 03:12AM (Manila) |
M 4.6 | 16 km NNE from Butuan |
| Jan 20, 2021 09:27AM (Manila) |
M 4.8 | 16 km NE from Butuan |
| Dec 7, 2023 02:42PM (Manila) |
M 4.1 | 19 km S from Butuan |
| Oct 15, 2016 02:29AM (Manila) |
M 5.4 | 21 km NNE from Butuan |
| Aug 27, 2017 10:01PM (Manila) |
M 4.5 | 20 km N from Butuan |
| Mar 6, 2024 03:29PM (Manila) |
M 4.4 | 23 km ENE from Butuan |
| Oct 29, 2023 09:48AM (Manila) |
M 4.7 | 26 km NNE from Butuan |
| Jun 12, 2022 10:21PM (Manila) |
M 4.3 | 29 km NNE from Butuan |
| Oct 9, 2016 06:39PM (Manila) |
M 4.8 | 28 km NE from Butuan |
| May 30, 2021 05:20AM (Manila) |
M 4.5 | 30 km ESE from Butuan |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Butuan
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Butuan.
When was the last earthquake in Butuan, Caraga?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Butuan on the morning of March 27, 2025 at 06:53 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 271km south of Butuan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Butuan, Caraga in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Butuan, Caraga?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Butuan 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 Butuan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Butuan, Caraga?
In the past 10 years, 3402 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Butuan. This averages to 340 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
