Latest earthquakes near San Juan, National Capital Region today
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Recent San Juan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near San Juan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near San Juan 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.
San Juan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 977 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Juan, National Capital Region in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 97 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near San Juan roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Juan in 2022. A total of 209 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Juan 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 San Juan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near San Juan 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 | 878 | 89.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 92 | 9.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.72% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near San Juan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Juan occurred on Jul 24, 2021 04:48 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 105 kilometers (65 mi) south-southwest of San Juan, at a depth of 110 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near San Juan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 121 kilometers (75 mi) south-southwest of San Juan. It is the strongest earthquake near San Juan 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 San Juan, 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 San Juan.
Nearest earthquakes from San Juan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to San Juan, 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 San Juan.
When was the last earthquake in San Juan, National Capital Region?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near San Juan on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 17:07 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 258km northwest of San Juan at a depth of 26km under water in the South China Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Juan, National Capital Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Juan, National Capital Region?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near San Juan on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 121km north of San Juan at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near San Juan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San Juan, National Capital Region?
In the past 10 years, 977 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Juan. This averages to 98 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
