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.
Jun 14, 2026 11:34PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Sulu Sea near Iloilo (The Philippines) on Sunday Evening.
Jun 9, 2026 05:24PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Butuan in The Philippines.
Jun 8, 2026 07:37AM
On Monday Morning a DAMAGING M7.8 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines).
May 25, 2026 12:48AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Monday Night in the Philippine Sea near Tandag (The Philippines).
May 4, 2026 02:09PM
Strong M6.0 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Tacloban in 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).
Bayawan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 522 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 52 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bayawan roughly every 6 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 | 472 | 90.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 44 | 8.43% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.15% |
| 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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bayawan on the afternoon of June 20, 2026 at 15:48 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 165km northwest of Bayawan at a depth of 4km under water in the Sulu 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, 522 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.
