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.
Nov 20, 2023 12:57PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit near Tacloban in The Philippines on Monday Afternoon.
Nov 17, 2023 04:14PM
Strong M6.7 Earthquake hit in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines) on Friday Afternoon.
Nov 2, 2023 02:50PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea near Tacloban (The Philippines).
Oct 20, 2023 02:58AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake hit near Davao in The Philippines on Friday Night.
Oct 3, 2023 05:30AM
Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Masbate in The Philippines.
Jun 19, 2023 01:34AM
On Monday Night a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Surigao (The Philippines).
Central Visayas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1535 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 153 earthquakes per year, or 12 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 2013. A total of 245 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Central Visayas that year. The strongest had a 7.1 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 | 1398 | 91.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 125 | 8.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.78% |
| 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 123 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.
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 afternoon of November 28, 2023 at 12:18 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 200km east of Lapu-Lapu City at a depth of 1km 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, 1535 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central Visayas. This averages to 154 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
