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.
Nov 21, 2023 03:28AM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines).
Nov 17, 2023 04:14PM
Strong M6.7 Earthquake hit in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines) on Friday Afternoon.
Oct 20, 2023 02:58AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake hit near Davao in The Philippines on Friday Night.
Oct 4, 2023 07:21PM
Strong M6.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the Philippine Sea 131km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Oct 3, 2023 09:53PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Philippine Sea on .
Sep 26, 2023 09:39AM
On Tuesday Morning a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea 336km from Davao (The Philippines).
Davao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3265 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 326 earthquakes per year, or 27 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Davao roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Davao in 2019. A total of 530 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Davao that year. The strongest had a 6.8 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 | 2966 | 90.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 271 | 8.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 26 | 0.8% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 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 Aug 12, 2021 01:46 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 139 kilometers (86 mi) east-southeast of Davao, at a depth of 55 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) east-southeast of Davao. It is the strongest earthquake near Davao in the past 123 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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Davao on the afternoon of November 30, 2023 at 13:32 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 142km southwest of Davao at a depth of 1km under land. 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, 3265 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Davao. This averages to 327 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
