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 28, 2026 02:47PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea 111km from Malingao (The Philippines).
Oct 10, 2025 09:44AM
On Friday Morning an Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Manay (The Philippines).
Sep 30, 2025 09:59PM
DAMAGING M6.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Cebu City (The Philippines).
Bayawan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 517 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 51 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bayawan roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bayawan in 2025. A total of 140 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bayawan that year. The strongest had a 6.9 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 | 468 | 90.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 42 | 8.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.35% |
| 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 Sep 30, 2025 21:59 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 245 kilometers (152 mi) north-east of Bayawan, at a depth of 10 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) north-east of Bayawan. It is the strongest earthquake near Bayawan in the past 126 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 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bayawan on the evening of March 28, 2026 at 23:24 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 239km north-east of Bayawan at a depth of 10km 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, 517 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bayawan. This averages to 52 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
