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Latest earthquakes near Caloocan City, National Capital Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Caloocan City, National Capital Region, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Caloocan City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Caloocan City, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Caloocan City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Caloocan City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Caloocan City and elsewhere.
Jan 20, 2025 06:43PM
On Monday Evening a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck near Nasugbu in The Philippines.
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Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Cabanatuan City in The Philippines.
Caloocan City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 989 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Caloocan City, National Capital Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 98 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Caloocan City roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Caloocan City in 2022. A total of 218 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Caloocan City 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 Caloocan City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Caloocan City 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 | 889 | 89.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 93 | 9.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Caloocan City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Caloocan City occurred on Jul 24, 2021 04:48 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 108 kilometers (67 mi) south-southwest of Caloocan City, at a depth of 110 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Caloocan City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 117 kilometers (73 mi) south-southwest of Caloocan City. It is the strongest earthquake near Caloocan City 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 Caloocan City, National Capital Region 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 Caloocan City.
Nearest earthquakes from Caloocan City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Caloocan City, National Capital Region. 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 Caloocan City.
When was the last earthquake in Caloocan City, National Capital Region?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Caloocan City on the evening of January 20, 2025 at 23:52 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 221km east-southeast of Caloocan City at a depth of 5km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Caloocan City, National Capital Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Caloocan City, National Capital Region?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Caloocan City on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 117km north of Caloocan City at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Caloocan City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Caloocan City, National Capital Region?
In the past 10 years, 989 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Caloocan City. This averages to 99 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
