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Latest earthquakes near Cebu City, Central Visayas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cebu City, Central Visayas, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cebu City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cebu City, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Cebu City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cebu City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cebu City and elsewhere.
Dec 20, 2024 03:22AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea 193km from Tacloban (The Philippines) on Friday Night.
Cebu City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1380 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cebu City, Central Visayas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 138 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cebu City roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cebu City in 2019. A total of 193 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cebu City 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 Cebu City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cebu City 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 | 1263 | 91.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 108 | 7.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cebu City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cebu City 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 Cebu City 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 Cebu City in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cebu City, 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 Cebu City.
Nearest earthquakes from Cebu City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cebu City, 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 Cebu City.
When was the last earthquake in Cebu City, Central Visayas?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Cebu City on the evening of December 20, 2024 at 19:55 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 270km east of Cebu City at a depth of 3km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cebu City, Central Visayas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cebu City, Central Visayas?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cebu City 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 Cebu City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cebu City, Central Visayas?
In the past 10 years, 1380 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cebu City. This averages to 138 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
