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.
Jul 14, 2025 01:08AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 206km from Davao (The Philippines).
Jun 28, 2025 07:07AM
On Saturday Morning a Strong M6.0 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 135km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Apr 20, 2025 12:11AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night in the Sulawesi Sea 118km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Davao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5051 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 505 earthquakes per year, or 42 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Davao roughly every 17 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Davao in 2023. A total of 1153 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 | 4572 | 90.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 439 | 8.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 36 | 0.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 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 125 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 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Davao on the afternoon of July 18, 2025 at 12:12 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 291km north of Magugpo Poblacion at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine 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, 5051 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Davao. This averages to 505 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
