Latest earthquakes near San Fernando, Central Luzon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near San Fernando, Central Luzon, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in San Fernando? If an earthquake is happening right now near San Fernando (also known as Lungsod ng San Fernando), it will show up within minutes.
Recent San Fernando Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near San Fernando. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near San Fernando 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).
Dec 4, 2024 02:54AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck near Laoag in The Philippines.
Nov 28, 2024 05:58AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Cabanatuan City in The Philippines.
San Fernando Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1032 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Fernando, Central Luzon in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 103 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near San Fernando roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Fernando in 2022. A total of 251 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Fernando that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of San Fernando in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near San Fernando 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 | 924 | 89.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 99 | 9.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.78% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near San Fernando
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Fernando occurred on Jul 27, 2022 08:43 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) north of San Fernando, at a depth of 34 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near San Fernando in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 89 kilometers (55 mi) north of San Fernando. It is the strongest earthquake near San Fernando 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 San Fernando, 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 San Fernando.
Nearest earthquakes from San Fernando
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to San Fernando, 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 San Fernando.
When was the last earthquake in San Fernando, Central Luzon?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near San Fernando on the evening of December 26, 2024 at 18:53 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 236km north-northwest of San Fernando at a depth of 24km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Fernando, Central Luzon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Fernando, Central Luzon?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near San Fernando on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 89km north-east of San Fernando at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near San Fernando since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San Fernando, Central Luzon?
In the past 10 years, 1032 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Fernando. This averages to 103 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
