Latest earthquakes near Tanza, National Capital Region today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tanza, National Capital Region, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tanza? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tanza, it will show up within minutes.
Tanza Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 979 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tanza, 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 Tanza roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tanza in 2022. A total of 222 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tanza 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 Tanza in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tanza 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 | 876 | 89.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 96 | 9.81% |
| 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 Tanza
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tanza occurred on Jul 24, 2021 04:48 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 110 kilometers (68 mi) south-southwest of Tanza, at a depth of 110 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tanza in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 16, 1990 15:26, 114 kilometers (71 mi) south-southwest of Tanza. It is the strongest earthquake near Tanza 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 Tanza, 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 Tanza.
Nearest earthquakes from Tanza
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tanza, 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 Tanza.
When was the last earthquake in Tanza, National Capital Region?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tanza on the night of May 18, 2024 at 04:49 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 237km south of Tanza at a depth of 14km under water in the Sulu Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tanza, National Capital Region in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tanza, National Capital Region?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tanza on the afternoon of July 16, 1990 at 15:26 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 114km north-northeast of Tanza at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tanza since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tanza, National Capital Region?
In the past 10 years, 979 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tanza. This averages to 98 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
