Latest earthquakes near Bayawan, Central Visayas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bayawan, Central Visayas, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bayawan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bayawan, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bayawan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bayawan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bayawan and elsewhere.
Jan 23, 2025 11:41AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning in the Sulu Sea near Zamboanga (The Philippines).
Jan 23, 2025 07:39AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Surigao in The Philippines.
Jan 13, 2025 08:19AM
On Monday Morning a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea near Malingao (The Philippines).
Bayawan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 413 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bayawan, Central Visayas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bayawan roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bayawan in 2017. A total of 56 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bayawan that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bayawan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bayawan 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 | 375 | 90.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 7.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bayawan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bayawan occurred on Feb 10, 2017 22:03 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) east-northeast of Bayawan, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bayawan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1948 01:46, 162 kilometers (101 mi) east-northeast of Bayawan. It is the strongest earthquake near Bayawan 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 Bayawan, Central Visayas 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 Bayawan.
Nearest earthquakes from Bayawan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bayawan, Central Visayas. 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 Bayawan.
When was the last earthquake in Bayawan, Central Visayas?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bayawan on the evening of February 2, 2025 at 23:43 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 312km east-northeast of Bayawan at a depth of 123km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bayawan, Central Visayas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bayawan, Central Visayas?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bayawan on the night of January 25, 1948 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 162km north-northwest of Bayawan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bayawan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bayawan, Central Visayas?
In the past 10 years, 413 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bayawan. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
