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List of latest earthquakes near Lapu-Lapu City.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 2, 2024 09:03PM
(Manila)
M 3.6 242 km E
from Lapu-Lapu City
Dec 2, 2024 05:42AM
(Manila)
M 4.6 231 km E
from Lapu-Lapu City
Dec 2, 2024 02:25AM
(Manila)
M 3.2 287 km E
from Lapu-Lapu City
Dec 1, 2024 01:37PM
(Manila)
M 3.6 253 km SW
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 30, 2024 08:46AM
(Manila)
M 3.2 293 km NNE
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 29, 2024 07:39AM
(Manila)
M 3.6 235 km ENE
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 28, 2024 01:09PM
(Manila)
M 3.3 234 km ENE
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 28, 2024 09:51AM
(Manila)
M 3.4 246 km ENE
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 28, 2024 02:14AM
(Manila)
M 4.2 258 km ENE
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 28, 2024 02:04AM
(Manila)
M 4.5 228 km ENE
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 27, 2024 08:33PM
(Manila)
M 4.9 182 km E
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 27, 2024 04:59PM
(Manila)
M 5.0 322 km ESE
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 27, 2024 02:46AM
(Manila)
M 3.2 192 km WSW
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 26, 2024 09:40PM
(Manila)
M 4.2 291 km E
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 26, 2024 09:01PM
(Manila)
M 4.5 272 km E
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 26, 2024 08:57PM
(Manila)
M 4.5 277 km E
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 26, 2024 08:55PM
(Manila)
M 3.6 288 km E
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 26, 2024 03:09AM
(Manila)
M 3.1 251 km E
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 26, 2024 01:29AM
(Manila)
M 3.2 237 km ESE
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 26, 2024 12:09AM
(Manila)
M 3.5 299 km ESE
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 24, 2024 05:56PM
(Manila)
M 3.5 288 km ENE
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 24, 2024 09:17AM
(Manila)
M 3.7 232 km E
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 23, 2024 10:59AM
(Manila)
M 3.1 283 km E
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 22, 2024 05:59PM
(Manila)
M 3.6 90 km ESE
from Lapu-Lapu City
Nov 22, 2024 04:41AM
(Manila)
M 3.0 177 km WSW
from Lapu-Lapu City

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Lapu-Lapu City

Lapu-Lapu City Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
144 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 2, 2024 21:03

Average

A total of 1442 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 144 earthquakes per year, or 12 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Lapu-Lapu City with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Lapu-Lapu City (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1321 91.61%
Mag. 5 112 7.77%
Mag. 6 9 0.62%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On Aug 18, 2020 08:03.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.8
On Jan 25, 1948 01:46.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Mar 8, 2019 11:06PM
(Manila)
M 6.0 225 km E
from Lapu-Lapu City
May 20, 2017 09:06AM
(Manila)
M 6.0 103 km S
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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Lapu-Lapu City.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 18, 2016 05:02AM
(Manila)
M 4.2 26 km NE
from Lapu-Lapu City
Mar 21, 2017 03:42AM
(Manila)
M 4.3 26 km WNW
from Lapu-Lapu City
Mar 21, 2017 03:43AM
(Manila)
M 4.2 31 km N
from Lapu-Lapu City
Mar 30, 2015 09:47AM
(Manila)
M 4.9 43 km SE
from Lapu-Lapu City
Mar 25, 2019 10:53AM
(Manila)
M 4.6 50 km S
from Lapu-Lapu City
May 11, 2024 03:50AM
(Manila)
M 4.1 50 km SSE
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

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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Lapu-Lapu City on the evening of December 2, 2024 at 21:03 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 242km east 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, 1442 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.