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Latest earthquakes near Davao, The Philippines today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Davao, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Davao? If an earthquake is happening right now near Davao, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Davao Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Davao. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Davao and elsewhere.
Jan 28, 2026 11:58PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 118km from Malingao (The Philippines) on Wednesday Evening.
Jan 28, 2026 04:43PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sulawesi Sea near Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 04:38PM
Shallow M5.6 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 108km from Budta (The Philippines) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Jan 28, 2026 04:34PM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sulawesi Sea 114km from Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 02:47PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea 112km from Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 02:31PM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 111km from Malingao (The Philippines) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Davao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5395 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Davao, The Philippines in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 539 earthquakes per year, or 44 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Davao roughly every 16 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Davao in 2023. A total of 1152 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Davao that year. The strongest had a 7.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Davao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Davao 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 | 4869 | 90.25% |
| Mag. 5 | 482 | 8.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 39 | 0.72% |
| Mag. 7 | 5 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Davao
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Davao occurred on Dec 2, 2023 22:37 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 184 kilometers (114 mi) north-northeast of Davao, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Davao in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Aug 15, 1918 20:18, 247 kilometers (153 mi) north-northeast of Davao. It is the strongest earthquake near Davao in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Davao, The Philippines 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 Davao.
Earthquakes by city in Davao
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Davao, The Philippines.
Use this regional Davao earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Panabo, Monkayo, Samal, Compostela, Malita, Lupon, Bansalan, New Corella, Manay, San Mariano, Santa Maria, Nabunturan, Magsaysay and Cabayangan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Davao.
When was the last earthquake in Davao, The Philippines?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Davao on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 14:37 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 225km west-southwest of Davao at a depth of 6km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Davao, The Philippines in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Davao, The Philippines?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Davao on the evening of August 15, 1918 at 20:18 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 247km southwest of Davao at a depth of 20km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Davao since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Davao, The Philippines?
In the past 10 years, 5395 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Davao. This averages to 540 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
