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Latest earthquakes near Davao 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 (also known as Lungsod ng Dabaw), 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 21, 2026 09:33AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning in the Sulawesi Sea 119km from Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 20, 2026 03:00AM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake hit in the Sulawesi Sea 117km from Malingao (The Philippines) on Tuesday Night.
Jan 7, 2026 12:12PM
Shallow M5.5 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea 100km from Mati (The Philippines).
Jan 7, 2026 11:02AM
On Wednesday Morning a Strong M6.4 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Manay (The Philippines).
Oct 10, 2025 09:44AM
On Friday Morning an Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Manay (The Philippines).
Sep 30, 2025 09:59PM
DAMAGING M6.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Cebu City (The Philippines).
Davao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4742 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Davao in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 474 earthquakes per year, or 39 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Davao roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Davao in 2023. A total of 1101 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 | 4267 | 89.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 431 | 9.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 39 | 0.82% |
| Mag. 7 | 5 | 0.11% |
| 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Davao
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Davao. 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 Davao.
When was the last earthquake in Davao?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Davao on the evening of January 21, 2026 at 22:39 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 191km north-east of Davao at a depth of 15km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Davao in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Davao?
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?
In the past 10 years, 4742 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Davao. This averages to 474 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
