Latest earthquakes near Tacloban, Eastern Visayas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tacloban, Eastern Visayas, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tacloban? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tacloban (also known as Lungsod ng Tacloban), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours ago (Mar 27 12:30AM Manila) |
M 4.1 | 184 km ENE from Tacloban |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 05:52AM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 74 km E from Tacloban |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 03:29AM Manila) |
M 4.1 | 146 km ENE from Tacloban |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 10:00PM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 166 km SE from Tacloban |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 04:56PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 167 km ESE from Tacloban |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 09:53AM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 198 km ESE from Tacloban |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 11:17PM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 133 km ENE from Tacloban |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 05:06AM Manila) |
M 3.1 | 200 km SE from Tacloban |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 02:16AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 242 km SSE from Tacloban |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 12:07AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 96 km NW from Tacloban |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 08:30AM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 175 km N from Tacloban |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 05:14AM Manila) |
M 3.7 | 178 km N from Tacloban |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 05:12AM Manila) |
M 3.2 | 157 km SSE from Tacloban |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 04:58AM Manila) |
M 3.9 | 165 km E from Tacloban |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 01:27AM Manila) |
M 3.6 | 230 km SE from Tacloban |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 07:00PM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 104 km E from Tacloban |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 01:52AM Manila) |
M 4.0 | 207 km ESE from Tacloban |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 01:56AM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 113 km NW from Tacloban |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 12:23PM Manila) |
M 3.4 | 193 km SE from Tacloban |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 09:10AM Manila) |
M 4.8 | 149 km SE from Tacloban |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 03:50AM Manila) |
M 4.6 | 290 km SSE from Tacloban |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 10:52PM Manila) |
M 3.3 | 226 km NNW from Tacloban |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 01:18AM Manila) |
M 3.0 | 111 km ENE from Tacloban |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 08:14AM Manila) |
M 3.7 | 38 km SW from Tacloban |
| 14 days ago (Mar 13 02:45PM Manila) |
M 3.8 | 40 km SW from Tacloban |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tacloban
Recent Tacloban Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tacloban. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tacloban and elsewhere.
Jan 23, 2025 07:39AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Surigao in The Philippines.
Tacloban Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1595 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tacloban, Eastern Visayas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 159 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tacloban roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tacloban in 2019. A total of 222 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tacloban 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 Tacloban in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tacloban 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 | 1454 | 91.16% |
| Mag. 5 | 132 | 8.28% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tacloban
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tacloban 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 Tacloban in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 31, 2012 20:47, 185 kilometers (115 mi) north-west of Tacloban. It is the strongest earthquake near Tacloban 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 Tacloban, 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 Tacloban.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2020 08:03AM (Manila) |
M 6.6 | 129 km NW from Tacloban |
| Jul 6, 2017 04:03PM (Manila) |
M 6.5 | 43 km WSW from Tacloban |
| Feb 10, 2017 10:03PM (Manila) |
M 6.5 | 156 km SSE from Tacloban |
| Apr 23, 2019 01:37PM (Manila) |
M 6.4 | 61 km NNE from Tacloban |
| Apr 4, 2023 08:54PM (Manila) |
M 6.2 | 283 km N from Tacloban |
| Jul 3, 2015 02:43PM (Manila) |
M 6.1 | 154 km SE from Tacloban |
| Feb 16, 2023 02:10AM (Manila) |
M 6.1 | 172 km NW from Tacloban |
| May 20, 2017 09:06AM (Manila) |
M 6.0 | 237 km SSW from Tacloban |
| Mar 8, 2019 11:06PM (Manila) |
M 6.0 | 145 km SE from Tacloban |
| Feb 8, 2019 07:55PM (Manila) |
M 5.9 | 232 km SE from Tacloban |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Tacloban
Nearest earthquakes from Tacloban
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tacloban, Eastern Visayas. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2017 06:31PM (Manila) |
M 4.6 | 2 km E from Tacloban |
| Sep 15, 2021 06:48PM (Manila) |
M 4.3 | 17 km E from Tacloban |
| Apr 12, 2023 11:00PM (Manila) |
M 4.0 | 18 km WSW from Tacloban |
| Apr 15, 2020 09:07AM (Manila) |
M 4.9 | 20 km NE from Tacloban |
| Mar 3, 2020 02:51PM (Manila) |
M 4.7 | 21 km WSW from Tacloban |
| Nov 20, 2023 12:57PM (Manila) |
M 5.1 | 22 km N from Tacloban |
| Jul 30, 2022 05:00PM (Manila) |
M 4.2 | 24 km NE from Tacloban |
| Mar 11, 2020 01:16AM (Manila) |
M 4.5 | 23 km SW from Tacloban |
| Apr 30, 2023 12:31PM (Manila) |
M 4.3 | 26 km ESE from Tacloban |
| Jan 28, 2024 03:32AM (Manila) |
M 4.3 | 25 km S from Tacloban |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Tacloban
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tacloban.
When was the last earthquake in Tacloban, Eastern Visayas?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tacloban on the night of March 27, 2025 at 00:30 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 184km east-northeast of Tacloban at a depth of 10km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tacloban, Eastern Visayas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tacloban, Eastern Visayas?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tacloban on the evening of August 31, 2012 at 20:47 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 185km east-southeast of Tacloban at a depth of 28km under water in the Philippine Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tacloban since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tacloban, Eastern Visayas?
In the past 10 years, 1595 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tacloban. This averages to 160 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
