Latest earthquakes near Olongapo, Central Luzon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Olongapo, Central Luzon, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Olongapo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Olongapo (also known as Lungsod ng Olongapo), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Olongapo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Olongapo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Olongapo and elsewhere.
Dec 19, 2024 02:42PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon in the South China Sea near Vigan (The Philippines).
Dec 19, 2024 09:09AM
On Thursday Morning a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the South China Sea near Vigan (The Philippines).
Nov 28, 2024 05:58AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Cabanatuan City in The Philippines.
Olongapo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 976 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Olongapo, Central Luzon 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 Olongapo roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Olongapo in 2022. A total of 234 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Olongapo 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 Olongapo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Olongapo 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 | 89.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 97 | 9.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.72% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Olongapo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Olongapo occurred on Jul 24, 2021 04:48 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 134 kilometers (83 mi) south-southeast of Olongapo, at a depth of 110 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Olongapo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 134 kilometers (83 mi) south-southeast of Olongapo. It is the strongest earthquake near Olongapo 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 Olongapo, 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 Olongapo.
Nearest earthquakes from Olongapo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Olongapo, 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 Olongapo.
When was the last earthquake in Olongapo, Central Luzon?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Olongapo on the night of December 22, 2024 at 05:39 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 256km north of Olongapo at a depth of 26km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Olongapo, Central Luzon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Olongapo, Central Luzon?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Olongapo on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 134km north-east of Olongapo at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Olongapo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Olongapo, Central Luzon?
In the past 10 years, 976 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Olongapo. This averages to 98 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
