Latest earthquakes near Dumaguete, Central Visayas today
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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.
Apr 20, 2025 12:11AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night in the Sulawesi Sea 118km from General Santos (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 | 601 | 90.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 55 | 8.3% |
| 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 Jul 6, 2017 16:03 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 249 kilometers (155 mi) north-east of Dumaguete, at a depth of 9 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-east 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.
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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Dumaguete on the afternoon of June 20, 2025 at 16:08 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 65km east-southeast of Dumaguete at a depth of 9km under water in the Mindanao 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.
