Latest earthquakes near Lapu-Lapu City, Central Visayas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lapu-Lapu City, Central Visayas, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lapu-Lapu City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lapu-Lapu City, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 07:42AM Manila) |
M 3.8 | 290 km ESE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 2 days ago (Mar 30 02:11AM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 257 km NE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 07:54AM Manila) |
M 3.9 | 233 km E from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 11:47PM Manila) |
M 3.8 | 289 km E from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 5 days ago (Mar 27 04:05AM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 288 km SE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 6 days ago (Mar 26 05:52AM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 212 km ENE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 6 days ago (Mar 26 03:29AM Manila) |
M 4.1 | 295 km ENE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 10:00PM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 248 km E from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 04:56PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 255 km E from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 09:53AM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 299 km E from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 11:17PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 287 km NE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 8 days ago (Mar 24 05:06AM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 270 km E from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 8 days ago (Mar 24 02:16AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 226 km SE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 8 days ago (Mar 24 12:07AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 163 km NNE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 9 days ago (Mar 23 05:14AM Manila) |
M 3.7 | 295 km NNE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 9 days ago (Mar 23 05:12AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 168 km ESE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 10 days ago (Mar 22 03:57AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 178 km WSW from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 10 days ago (Mar 22 01:27AM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 275 km ESE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 07:00PM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 237 km ENE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 14 days ago (Mar 18 01:56AM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 172 km N from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 15 days ago (Mar 16 12:23PM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 259 km E from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 15 days ago (Mar 16 09:10AM Manila) |
M 4.8 | 205 km E from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 16 days ago (Mar 16 03:50AM Manila) |
M 4.6 | 292 km ESE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 17 days ago (Mar 15 01:26AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 226 km WSW from Lapu-Lapu City |
| 17 days ago (Mar 15 01:18AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 265 km NE from Lapu-Lapu City |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Lapu-Lapu City
Recent Lapu-Lapu City Earthquake News
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Jan 23, 2025 07:39AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Surigao in The Philippines.
Lapu-Lapu City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1436 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lapu-Lapu City, Central Visayas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 143 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lapu-Lapu City roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lapu-Lapu City in 2019. A total of 202 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lapu-Lapu 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 Lapu-Lapu City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Lapu-Lapu 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 | 1315 | 91.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 112 | 7.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lapu-Lapu City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lapu-Lapu 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 Lapu-Lapu City, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lapu-Lapu City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1948 01:46, 193 kilometers (120 mi) north of Lapu-Lapu City. It is the strongest earthquake near Lapu-Lapu City 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 Lapu-Lapu 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 Lapu-Lapu City.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2020 08:03AM (Manila) |
M 6.6 | 192 km N from Lapu-Lapu City |
| Jul 6, 2017 04:03PM (Manila) |
M 6.5 | 117 km NE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| Feb 10, 2017 10:03PM (Manila) |
M 6.5 | 170 km ESE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| Apr 23, 2019 01:37PM (Manila) |
M 6.4 | 211 km NE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| Feb 16, 2023 02:10AM (Manila) |
M 6.1 | 223 km N from Lapu-Lapu City |
| Jul 3, 2015 02:43PM (Manila) |
M 6.1 | 213 km E from Lapu-Lapu City |
| May 20, 2017 09:06AM (Manila) |
M 6.0 | 103 km S from Lapu-Lapu City |
| Mar 8, 2019 11:06PM (Manila) |
M 6.0 | 225 km E from Lapu-Lapu City |
| Nov 4, 2018 03:55PM (Manila) |
M 6.0 | 284 km S from Lapu-Lapu City |
| Jul 2, 2019 12:59AM (Manila) |
M 5.9 | 130 km SSE from Lapu-Lapu City |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Lapu-Lapu City
Nearest earthquakes from Lapu-Lapu City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lapu-Lapu City, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2017 03:42AM (Manila) |
M 4.3 | 26 km WNW from Lapu-Lapu City |
| Oct 18, 2016 05:02AM (Manila) |
M 4.2 | 26 km NE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| Mar 21, 2017 03:43AM (Manila) |
M 4.2 | 31 km N from Lapu-Lapu City |
| May 11, 2024 03:50AM (Manila) |
M 4.1 | 50 km SSE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| Mar 25, 2019 10:53AM (Manila) |
M 4.6 | 50 km S from Lapu-Lapu City |
| Oct 12, 2021 11:16AM (Manila) |
M 4.2 | 50 km SSE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| Jun 30, 2024 05:22AM (Manila) |
M 4.3 | 53 km SSE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| Nov 3, 2015 01:05AM (Manila) |
M 4.5 | 54 km NNE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| Oct 18, 2016 05:02AM (Manila) |
M 4.1 | 54 km ENE from Lapu-Lapu City |
| Nov 20, 2016 11:40AM (Manila) |
M 4.0 | 57 km S from Lapu-Lapu City |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Lapu-Lapu City
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lapu-Lapu City.
When was the last earthquake in Lapu-Lapu City, Central Visayas?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Lapu-Lapu City on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 07:42 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 290km east-southeast of Lapu-Lapu City at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lapu-Lapu City, Central Visayas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lapu-Lapu City, Central Visayas?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Lapu-Lapu City on the night of January 25, 1948 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 193km west-northwest of Lapu-Lapu City at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lapu-Lapu City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lapu-Lapu City, Central Visayas?
In the past 10 years, 1436 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lapu-Lapu City. This averages to 144 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
