Latest earthquakes near Baguio, Cordillera today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baguio, Cordillera, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baguio? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baguio (also known as Lungsod ng Baguio), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Baguio Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Baguio. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Baguio and elsewhere.
Dec 19, 2024 02:42PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon in the South China Sea near Vigan (The Philippines).
Dec 19, 2024 09:09AM
On Thursday Morning a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the South China Sea near Vigan (The Philippines).
Dec 4, 2024 02:54AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck near Laoag in The Philippines.
Nov 28, 2024 05:58AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Cabanatuan City in The Philippines.
Baguio Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 930 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baguio, Cordillera in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 93 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Baguio roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baguio in 2022. A total of 237 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baguio that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Baguio in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Baguio 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 | 837 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 85 | 9.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Baguio
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baguio occurred on Jul 27, 2022 08:43 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 125 kilometers (78 mi) north of Baguio, at a depth of 34 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baguio in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 103 kilometers (64 mi) north of Baguio. It is the strongest earthquake near Baguio 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 Baguio, Cordillera 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 Baguio.
Nearest earthquakes from Baguio
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Baguio, Cordillera. 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 Baguio.
When was the last earthquake in Baguio, Cordillera?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Baguio on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 16:49 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 226km south-southwest of Baguio at a depth of 18km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baguio, Cordillera in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baguio, Cordillera?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Baguio on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 103km south-east of Baguio at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Baguio since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baguio, Cordillera?
In the past 10 years, 930 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baguio. This averages to 93 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
