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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.
Jun 10, 2026 01:40AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Sulawesi Sea 142km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Jun 10, 2026 12:49AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Philippine Sea near General Santos (The Philippines).
Jun 9, 2026 06:07PM
On Tuesday Evening a Significant M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines).
Jun 9, 2026 05:24PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Butuan in The Philippines.
Jun 9, 2026 02:15PM
Significant M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines).
Jun 9, 2026 07:38AM
On Tuesday Morning a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Philippine Sea near General Santos (The Philippines).
Davao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5018 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 501 earthquakes per year, or 41 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 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 | 4490 | 89.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 479 | 9.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 43 | 0.86% |
| Mag. 7 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 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 Jun 8, 2026 07:37 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.8 and struck 176 kilometers (109 mi) south 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) south 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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Davao on the morning of June 10, 2026 at 08:47 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 209km south of Davao at a depth of 84km under water in the Sulawesi 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, 5018 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Davao. This averages to 502 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
