Latest earthquakes near Ormoc, Eastern Visayas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ormoc, Eastern Visayas, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ormoc? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ormoc (also known as Lungsod ng Ormoc), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ormoc Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ormoc. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ormoc and elsewhere.
May 7, 2024 04:03PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea near Tacloban (The Philippines).
May 3, 2024 06:16PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the Philippine Sea near Tacloban (The Philippines).
Dec 2, 2023 10:37PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Bislig (The Philippines).
Ormoc Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1605 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ormoc, Eastern Visayas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 160 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ormoc roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ormoc in 2019. A total of 223 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ormoc 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 Ormoc in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ormoc 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 | 1451 | 90.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 146 | 9.1% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ormoc
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ormoc occurred on Aug 18, 2020 08:03 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 125 kilometers (78 mi) north-northwest of Ormoc, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ormoc 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-northwest of Ormoc. It is the strongest earthquake near Ormoc in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ormoc, Eastern Visayas 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 Ormoc.
Nearest earthquakes from Ormoc
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ormoc, Eastern Visayas. 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 Ormoc.
When was the last earthquake in Ormoc, Eastern Visayas?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ormoc on the night of May 18, 2024 at 03:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 226km south-southeast of Ormoc at a depth of 29km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ormoc, Eastern Visayas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ormoc, Eastern Visayas?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ormoc 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 Ormoc since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ormoc, Eastern Visayas?
In the past 10 years, 1605 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ormoc. This averages to 161 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
