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List of latest earthquakes near Davao.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 21, 2025 04:07AM
(Manila)
M 3.7 247 km NE
from Davao
May 20, 2025 07:28PM
(Manila)
M 3.4 299 km S
from Davao
May 20, 2025 07:11AM
(Manila)
M 4.2 239 km NE
from Davao
May 20, 2025 12:33AM
(Manila)
M 3.8 194 km SSE
from Davao
May 20, 2025 12:20AM
(Manila)
M 4.5 223 km NNE
from Davao
May 19, 2025 09:06PM
(Manila)
M 3.3 220 km NNE
from Davao
May 19, 2025 03:10PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 144 km ENE
from Davao
May 19, 2025 11:41AM
(Manila)
M 4.9 47 km NNE
from Davao
May 19, 2025 04:25AM
(Manila)
M 3.9 173 km N
from Davao
May 19, 2025 12:13AM
(Manila)
M 3.5 271 km NNE
from Davao
May 18, 2025 09:58AM
(Manila)
M 3.5 267 km SSE
from Davao
May 18, 2025 06:17AM
(Manila)
M 3.2 294 km SSE
from Davao
May 18, 2025 01:46AM
(Manila)
M 3.1 193 km S
from Davao
May 17, 2025 01:21PM
(Manila)
M 3.5 125 km SSE
from Davao
May 17, 2025 12:29PM
(Manila)
M 3.1 245 km NE
from Davao
May 17, 2025 04:03AM
(Manila)
M 3.5 111 km SSE
from Davao
May 16, 2025 06:42PM
(Manila)
M 3.3 221 km NNE
from Davao
May 16, 2025 08:47AM
(Manila)
M 3.3 239 km SW
from Davao
May 16, 2025 02:06AM
(Manila)
M 3.3 152 km N
from Davao
May 15, 2025 09:11PM
(Manila)
M 3.1 52 km ESE
from Davao
May 15, 2025 12:33PM
(Manila)
M 3.0 184 km SE
from Davao
May 15, 2025 02:12AM
(Manila)
M 3.0 152 km E
from Davao
May 14, 2025 11:48AM
(Manila)
M 3.0 69 km SW
from Davao
May 13, 2025 10:53PM
(Manila)
M 3.2 232 km SSE
from Davao
May 13, 2025 08:30PM
(Manila)
M 4.4 151 km S
from Davao

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Davao

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.

Davao Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
440 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.7
May 21, 2025 04:07

Average

A total of 4406 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 440 earthquakes per year, or 36 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 1102 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Davao that year. The strongest had a 7.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Davao with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Davao (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 3973 90.17%
Mag. 5 394 8.94%
Mag. 6 35 0.79%
Mag. 7 4 0.09%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Davao

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.6
On Dec 2, 2023 22:37.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.3
On Aug 15, 1918 20:18.

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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Davao.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 2, 2023 10:37PM
(Manila)
M 7.6 184 km NNE
from Davao
Jul 11, 2024 10:13AM
(Manila)
M 7.1 293 km WSW
from Davao
Aug 12, 2021 01:46AM
(Manila)
M 7.1 139 km ESE
from Davao
Dec 29, 2018 11:39AM
(Manila)
M 7.0 195 km SE
from Davao
Apr 29, 2017 04:23AM
(Manila)
M 6.9 185 km SSW
from Davao
Dec 4, 2023 03:49AM
(Manila)
M 6.9 238 km NNE
from Davao
Dec 15, 2019 02:11PM
(Manila)
M 6.8 64 km SW
from Davao
Aug 3, 2024 06:23AM
(Manila)
M 6.8 166 km NE
from Davao
Jan 9, 2024 04:48AM
(Manila)
M 6.7 247 km SSE
from Davao
Nov 17, 2023 04:14PM
(Manila)
M 6.7 181 km SSW
from Davao

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Davao.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 23, 2017 09:50AM
(Manila)
M 4.7 3 km WSW
from Davao
Sep 1, 2021 06:26AM
(Manila)
M 4.5 6 km N
from Davao
Dec 6, 2020 04:14AM
(Manila)
M 4.4 12 km SE
from Davao
Sep 6, 2023 03:51PM
(Manila)
M 4.9 13 km WSW
from Davao
Nov 7, 2015 01:33AM
(Manila)
M 4.7 15 km NNW
from Davao
Feb 16, 2024 06:45AM
(Manila)
M 4.1 15 km ESE
from Davao
Oct 31, 2019 06:41PM
(Manila)
M 4.5 19 km W
from Davao
Oct 24, 2022 10:06AM
(Manila)
M 5.3 21 km W
from Davao
Feb 23, 2017 07:17PM
(Manila)
M 4.2 23 km NNW
from Davao
Oct 4, 2018 05:44AM
(Manila)
M 4.5 25 km E
from Davao

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Davao

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Davao.

When was the last earthquake in Davao?

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Davao on the night of May 21, 2025 at 04:07 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 247km north-east of Davao at a depth of 10km 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, 4406 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Davao. This averages to 441 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.