Latest earthquakes near Eastern Visayas, The Philippines today
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Recent Eastern Visayas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Eastern Visayas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Eastern Visayas and elsewhere.
Jan 23, 2025 07:39AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Surigao in The Philippines.
Eastern Visayas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1666 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Eastern Visayas, The Philippines in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 166 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Eastern Visayas roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Eastern Visayas in 2019. A total of 224 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Eastern Visayas that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Eastern Visayas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Eastern Visayas 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 | 1522 | 91.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 135 | 8.1% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.54% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Eastern Visayas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Eastern Visayas occurred on Aug 18, 2020 08:03 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 129 kilometers (80 mi) north-west of Tacloban, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Eastern Visayas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1948 01:46, 261 kilometers (162 mi) north-west of Ormoc. It is the strongest earthquake near Eastern Visayas 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 Eastern Visayas, 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 Eastern Visayas.
Earthquakes by city in Eastern Visayas
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Eastern Visayas, The Philippines.
Use this regional Eastern Visayas earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Catbalogan, Calbayog City, Catarman, Maasin, Baybay, Palo, Carigara, Laoang, Tanauan, Borongan and Abuyog.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Eastern Visayas.
When was the last earthquake in Eastern Visayas, The Philippines?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Visayas on the night of April 22, 2025 at 02:50 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 54km west-southwest of Ormoc at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Eastern Visayas, The Philippines in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Eastern Visayas, The Philippines?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Eastern Visayas on the night of January 25, 1948 at 01:46 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 261km west of Ormoc at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Eastern Visayas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Eastern Visayas, The Philippines?
In the past 10 years, 1666 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Eastern Visayas. This averages to 167 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
