Latest earthquakes near Mandaue City, Central Visayas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mandaue City, Central Visayas, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mandaue City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mandaue City, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Mandaue City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mandaue City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mandaue City and elsewhere.
May 7, 2024 04:03PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea near Tacloban (The Philippines).
May 3, 2024 06:16PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Tacloban (The Philippines).
Dec 2, 2023 10:37PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Bislig (The Philippines).
Mandaue City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1400 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mandaue City, Central Visayas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 140 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mandaue City roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mandaue City in 2019. A total of 197 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mandaue 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 Mandaue City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mandaue 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 | 1277 | 91.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 114 | 8.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mandaue City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mandaue City occurred on Aug 18, 2020 08:03 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 191 kilometers (119 mi) north of Mandaue City, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mandaue City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1948 01:46, 190 kilometers (118 mi) north of Mandaue City. It is the strongest earthquake near Mandaue 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 Mandaue 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 Mandaue City.
Nearest earthquakes from Mandaue City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mandaue 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 Mandaue City.
When was the last earthquake in Mandaue City, Central Visayas?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mandaue City on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 20:23 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 246km east of Mandaue City at a depth of 16km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mandaue City, Central Visayas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mandaue City, Central Visayas?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mandaue City on the night of January 25, 1948 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 190km west-northwest of Mandaue City at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mandaue City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mandaue City, Central Visayas?
In the past 10 years, 1400 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mandaue City. This averages to 140 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
