Latest earthquakes near Central Visayas, The Philippines today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Central Visayas, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Central Visayas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Central Visayas (also known as Gitnang Kabisayaan), it will show up within minutes.
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.
May 17, 2025 08:32AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Sulu Sea near Sipalay (The Philippines) on Saturday Morning.
Apr 20, 2025 12:11AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night in the Sulawesi Sea 118km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Central Visayas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1596 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 159 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1459 | 91.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 127 | 7.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.63% |
| 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
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.
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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Visayas on the evening of May 20, 2025 at 20:29 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 274km east-northeast of Cebu City at a depth of 22km 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, 1596 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central Visayas. This averages to 160 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
