Latest earthquakes near Las Piñas, National Capital Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Las Piñas, National Capital Region, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Las Piñas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Las Piñas, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Las Piñas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Las Piñas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Las Piñas and elsewhere.
Dec 19, 2024 02:42PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon in the South China Sea near Vigan (The Philippines).
Dec 19, 2024 09:09AM
On Thursday Morning a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the South China Sea near Vigan (The Philippines).
Nov 28, 2024 05:58AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Cabanatuan City in The Philippines.
Las Piñas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 953 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Las Piñas, National Capital Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 95 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Las Piñas roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Las Piñas in 2022. A total of 196 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Las Piñas 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 Las Piñas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Las Piñas 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 | 858 | 90.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 88 | 9.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.73% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Las Piñas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Las Piñas occurred on Jul 24, 2021 04:48 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 87 kilometers (54 mi) south-southwest of Las Piñas, at a depth of 110 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Las Piñas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 138 kilometers (86 mi) south-southwest of Las Piñas. It is the strongest earthquake near Las Piñas 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 Las Piñas, 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 Las Piñas.
Nearest earthquakes from Las Piñas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Las Piñas, 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 Las Piñas.
When was the last earthquake in Las Piñas, National Capital Region?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Las Piñas on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 17:07 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 264km northwest of Las Piñas at a depth of 26km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Las Piñas, National Capital Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Las Piñas, National Capital Region?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Las Piñas on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 138km north of Las Piñas at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Las Piñas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Las Piñas, National Capital Region?
In the past 10 years, 953 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Las Piñas. This averages to 95 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
