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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.
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.
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).
Apr 11, 2024 12:20AM
On Thursday Night a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Borongan (The Philippines).
Feb 10, 2024 11:22AM
On Saturday Morning a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck near Butuan in 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).
Tacloban Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1631 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 163 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 | 1474 | 90.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 148 | 9.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.55% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
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 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tacloban on the afternoon of May 7, 2024 at 16:03 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 76km east of Tacloban at a depth of 62km 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, 1631 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tacloban. This averages to 163 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
