Latest earthquakes near Central Visayas, The Philippines today

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List of latest earthquakes near Central Visayas.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 21, 2025 02:06AM
(Manila)
M 3.0 126 km NE
from Cebu City
Jan 20, 2025 07:37PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 294 km ESE
from Lapu-Lapu City
Jan 20, 2025 07:42AM
(Manila)
M 3.2 131 km NE
from Cebu City
Jan 20, 2025 02:38AM
(Manila)
M 3.0 153 km WNW
from Cebu City
Jan 18, 2025 11:42PM
(Manila)
M 3.2 211 km ENE
from Cebu City
Jan 18, 2025 06:14PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 209 km SSE
from Cebu City
Jan 18, 2025 06:39AM
(Manila)
M 3.6 102 km SSW
from Bayawan
Jan 18, 2025 05:03AM
(Manila)
M 3.8 298 km SE
from Lapu-Lapu City
Jan 17, 2025 04:55PM
(Manila)
M 5.0 312 km SE
from Cebu City
Jan 17, 2025 03:33PM
(Manila)
M 3.2 124 km NE
from Cebu City
Jan 17, 2025 02:52PM
(Manila)
M 3.4 216 km ENE
from Cebu City
Jan 17, 2025 10:09AM
(Manila)
M 3.4 120 km NE
from Cebu City
Jan 17, 2025 10:05AM
(Manila)
M 3.1 119 km NE
from Cebu City
Jan 17, 2025 09:25AM
(Manila)
M 3.1 129 km NE
from Cebu City
Jan 17, 2025 01:50AM
(Manila)
M 3.0 300 km ESE
from Lapu-Lapu City
Jan 16, 2025 10:59PM
(Manila)
M 3.8 288 km NE
from Cebu City
Jan 16, 2025 05:04PM
(Manila)
M 3.8 145 km SSW
from Bayawan
Jan 16, 2025 02:14PM
(Manila)
M 4.2 268 km E
from Cebu City
Jan 16, 2025 11:09AM
(Manila)
M 4.1 135 km E
from Cebu City
Jan 16, 2025 04:32AM
(Manila)
M 3.1 266 km SSE
from Cebu City
Jan 16, 2025 02:59AM
(Manila)
M 3.9 174 km E
from Cebu City
Jan 16, 2025 02:49AM
(Manila)
M 3.4 276 km SE
from Cebu City
Jan 16, 2025 02:03AM
(Manila)
M 5.0 163 km NNE
from Cebu City
Jan 15, 2025 07:33AM
(Manila)
M 3.5 136 km E
from Cebu City
Jan 15, 2025 03:12AM
(Manila)
M 3.1 129 km E
from Cebu City

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Central Visayas

Recent Central Visayas Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Central Visayas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Central Visayas and elsewhere.

Central Visayas Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
156 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Jan 21, 2025 02:06

Average

A total of 1569 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Central Visayas, The Philippines in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 156 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Central Visayas roughly every 2 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Central Visayas in 2019. A total of 216 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Central Visayas that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Central Visayas with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Central Visayas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Central Visayas 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Central Visayas (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1436 91.52%
Mag. 5 123 7.84%
Mag. 6 10 0.64%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Central Visayas

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On Aug 18, 2020 08:03.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.8
On Jan 25, 1948 01:46.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Central Visayas occurred on Aug 18, 2020 08:03 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 192 kilometers (119 mi) north of Cebu City, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Central Visayas in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1948 01:46, 186 kilometers (116 mi) north of Cebu City. It is the strongest earthquake near Central Visayas 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 Central Visayas, 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 Central Visayas.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Central Visayas.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Aug 18, 2020 08:03AM
(Manila)
M 6.6 192 km N
from Cebu City
Feb 10, 2017 10:03PM
(Manila)
M 6.5 177 km ESE
from Cebu City
Jul 6, 2017 04:03PM
(Manila)
M 6.5 121 km NE
from Cebu City
Apr 23, 2019 01:37PM
(Manila)
M 6.4 215 km NE
from Cebu City
Feb 16, 2023 02:10AM
(Manila)
M 6.1 222 km N
from Cebu City
Jul 3, 2015 02:43PM
(Manila)
M 6.1 219 km E
from Cebu City
Mar 8, 2019 11:06PM
(Manila)
M 6.0 232 km E
from Cebu City
Nov 4, 2018 03:55PM
(Manila)
M 6.0 284 km S
from Cebu City
Apr 14, 2016 02:21AM
(Manila)
M 6.0 195 km SSW
from Bayawan
May 20, 2017 09:06AM
(Manila)
M 6.0 72 km E
from Dumaguete

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Central Visayas

Earthquakes by city in Central Visayas

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Central Visayas, The Philippines.

Use this regional Central Visayas earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tagbilaran City, Tanjay, Danao, Bais, Minglanilla, Cogan, Liloan, Consolacion, Canlaon, Carcar, Jagna, Cordova, Naga, Sibulan, Santa Catalina, San Fernando, Bogo, Pinamungahan, Guihulñgan, Apas and Balamban.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Central Visayas.

When was the last earthquake in Central Visayas, The Philippines?

A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Visayas on the night of January 21, 2025 at 02:06 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 126km north-east of Cebu City at a depth of 4km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Central Visayas, The Philippines in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Central Visayas, The Philippines?

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Visayas on the night of January 25, 1948 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 186km west-northwest of Cebu City at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Central Visayas since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Central Visayas, The Philippines?

In the past 10 years, 1569 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central Visayas. This averages to 157 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.