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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.
Recent Lapu-Lapu City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lapu-Lapu City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lapu-Lapu 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.
Lapu-Lapu City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1438 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 | 1318 | 91.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 111 | 7.72% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Lapu-Lapu City on the evening of December 20, 2024 at 19:55 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 264km east of Lapu-Lapu City at a depth of 3km 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, 1438 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.
