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Latest earthquakes near Dumaguete, Central Visayas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dumaguete, Central Visayas, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dumaguete? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dumaguete, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Dumaguete Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dumaguete. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dumaguete and elsewhere.
Jan 28, 2026 11:58PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 118km from Malingao (The Philippines) on Wednesday Evening.
Jan 28, 2026 04:43PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sulawesi Sea near Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 04:38PM
Shallow M5.6 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 108km from Budta (The Philippines) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Jan 28, 2026 04:34PM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sulawesi Sea 114km from Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 02:47PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea 112km from Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 02:31PM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 111km from Malingao (The Philippines) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Dumaguete Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 768 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dumaguete, Central Visayas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 76 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dumaguete roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dumaguete in 2025. A total of 170 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dumaguete 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 Dumaguete in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Dumaguete 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 | 696 | 90.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 65 | 8.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.91% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dumaguete
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dumaguete occurred on Sep 30, 2025 21:59 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) north-northeast of Dumaguete, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dumaguete in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1948 01:46, 195 kilometers (121 mi) north-northeast of Dumaguete. It is the strongest earthquake near Dumaguete 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 Dumaguete, 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 Dumaguete.
Nearest earthquakes from Dumaguete
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dumaguete, 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 Dumaguete.
When was the last earthquake in Dumaguete, Central Visayas?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dumaguete on the morning of January 29, 2026 at 07:43 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 336km south of Dumaguete at a depth of 10km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dumaguete, Central Visayas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dumaguete, Central Visayas?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Dumaguete on the night of January 25, 1948 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 195km northwest of Dumaguete at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dumaguete since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dumaguete, Central Visayas?
In the past 10 years, 768 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dumaguete. This averages to 77 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
