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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 4 11:55PM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 236 km S from Dumaguete |
| 1 day ago (Apr 4 06:01PM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 59 km WNW from Dumaguete |
| 2 days ago (Apr 3 02:57PM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 79 km W from Dumaguete |
| 3 days ago (Apr 3 04:37AM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 157 km SSW from Dumaguete |
| 4 days ago (Apr 1 03:05PM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 275 km NNE from Dumaguete |
| 6 days ago (Mar 30 08:32AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 229 km SSE from Dumaguete |
| 13 days ago (Mar 24 02:16AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 258 km E from Dumaguete |
| 13 days ago (Mar 24 12:07AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 291 km NNE from Dumaguete |
| 14 days ago (Mar 23 05:12AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 241 km ENE from Dumaguete |
| 15 days ago (Mar 22 03:57AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 97 km WNW from Dumaguete |
| 19 days ago (Mar 18 01:56AM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 297 km NNE from Dumaguete |
| 20 days ago (Mar 16 09:10AM Manila) |
M 4.8 | 296 km ENE from Dumaguete |
| 22 days ago (Mar 15 01:26AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 164 km WNW from Dumaguete |
| 22 days ago (Mar 14 08:14AM Manila) |
M 3.7 | 247 km NE from Dumaguete |
| 23 days ago (Mar 13 02:45PM Manila) |
M 3.8 | 245 km NE from Dumaguete |
| 23 days ago (Mar 13 07:58AM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 242 km SE from Dumaguete |
| 26 days ago (Mar 11 12:26AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 239 km ENE from Dumaguete |
| 27 days ago (Mar 10 01:38AM Manila) |
M 3.7 | 209 km WNW from Dumaguete |
| 28 days ago (Mar 9 04:01AM Manila) |
M 3.5 | 248 km SE from Dumaguete |
| 28 days ago (Mar 8 05:13PM Manila) |
M 4.3 | 266 km SE from Dumaguete |
| 28 days ago (Mar 8 09:30AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 247 km SE from Dumaguete |
| 29 days ago (Mar 8 03:57AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 243 km SE from Dumaguete |
| 29 days ago (Mar 8 03:55AM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 250 km SE from Dumaguete |
| 29 days ago (Mar 8 01:42AM Manila) |
M 3.8 | 246 km SE from Dumaguete |
| 29 days ago (Mar 8 12:54AM Manila) |
M 4.8 | 255 km SE from Dumaguete |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Dumaguete
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 23, 2025 07:39AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Surigao in The Philippines.
Dumaguete Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 663 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 66 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dumaguete roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dumaguete in 2021. A total of 85 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dumaguete that year. The strongest had a 5.7 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 | 602 | 90.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 54 | 8.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 1.06% |
| 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 Feb 10, 2017 22:03 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 245 kilometers (152 mi) east-northeast of Dumaguete, at a depth of 15 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) east-northeast of Dumaguete. It is the strongest earthquake near Dumaguete 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 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2017 10:03PM (Manila) |
M 6.5 | 245 km ENE from Dumaguete |
| Jul 6, 2017 04:03PM (Manila) |
M 6.5 | 249 km NE from Dumaguete |
| Aug 2, 2020 01:09AM (Manila) |
M 6.4 | 242 km SSE from Dumaguete |
| Jul 3, 2015 02:43PM (Manila) |
M 6.1 | 299 km ENE from Dumaguete |
| Nov 4, 2018 03:55PM (Manila) |
M 6.0 | 183 km SSE from Dumaguete |
| Apr 14, 2016 02:21AM (Manila) |
M 6.0 | 220 km SW from Dumaguete |
| May 20, 2017 09:06AM (Manila) |
M 6.0 | 72 km E from Dumaguete |
| May 11, 2018 02:02AM (Manila) |
M 5.9 | 276 km S from Dumaguete |
| Nov 18, 2019 09:22PM (Manila) |
M 5.9 | 258 km SE from Dumaguete |
| Jul 2, 2019 12:59AM (Manila) |
M 5.9 | 99 km E from Dumaguete |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2018 06:49PM (Manila) |
M 4.2 | 13 km WSW from Dumaguete |
| Feb 26, 2021 09:41AM (Manila) |
M 4.3 | 23 km SSE from Dumaguete |
| Dec 9, 2018 01:10PM (Manila) |
M 4.5 | 25 km NW from Dumaguete |
| Feb 5, 2017 03:18AM (Manila) |
M 4.3 | 27 km SW from Dumaguete |
| Jan 27, 2018 06:21AM (Manila) |
M 4.3 | 28 km S from Dumaguete |
| Nov 29, 2023 05:32AM (Manila) |
M 4.3 | 32 km SW from Dumaguete |
| Nov 12, 2020 07:25AM (Manila) |
M 4.5 | 41 km W from Dumaguete |
| Sep 5, 2015 09:49PM (Manila) |
M 4.6 | 45 km SE from Dumaguete |
| Mar 24, 2022 08:01PM (Manila) |
M 4.7 | 44 km WSW from Dumaguete |
| May 30, 2022 04:59AM (Manila) |
M 4.2 | 47 km NW from Dumaguete |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Dumaguete
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Dumaguete on the evening of April 4, 2025 at 23:55 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 236km south of Dumaguete at a depth of 16km 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, 663 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dumaguete. This averages to 66 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
