Latest earthquakes near Meycauayan, Central Luzon today
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Recent Meycauayan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Meycauayan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Meycauayan and elsewhere.
Nov 5, 2024 09:48AM
M4.7 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the Philippine Sea near Santiago (The Philippines).
Meycauayan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 991 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Meycauayan, Central Luzon in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 99 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Meycauayan roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Meycauayan in 2022. A total of 229 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Meycauayan 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 Meycauayan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Meycauayan 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 | 888 | 89.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 96 | 9.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Meycauayan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Meycauayan occurred on Jul 24, 2021 04:48 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 118 kilometers (73 mi) south-southwest of Meycauayan, at a depth of 110 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Meycauayan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 107 kilometers (66 mi) south-southwest of Meycauayan. It is the strongest earthquake near Meycauayan 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 Meycauayan, Central Luzon 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 Meycauayan.
Nearest earthquakes from Meycauayan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Meycauayan, Central Luzon. 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 Meycauayan.
When was the last earthquake in Meycauayan, Central Luzon?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Meycauayan on the evening of November 6, 2024 at 18:46 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 108km west-northwest of Meycauayan at a depth of 21km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Meycauayan, Central Luzon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Meycauayan, Central Luzon?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Meycauayan on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 107km north-northeast of Meycauayan at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Meycauayan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Meycauayan, Central Luzon?
In the past 10 years, 991 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Meycauayan. This averages to 99 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
