Latest earthquakes near Northern Mindanao, The Philippines today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Northern Mindanao, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Northern Mindanao? If an earthquake is happening right now near Northern Mindanao (also known as Hilagang Mindanao), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Northern Mindanao Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Northern Mindanao. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Northern Mindanao and elsewhere.
Nov 21, 2023 03:28AM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines).
Nov 20, 2023 12:57PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit near Tacloban in The Philippines on Monday Afternoon.
Nov 17, 2023 04:14PM
Strong M6.7 Earthquake hit in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines) on Friday Afternoon.
Nov 2, 2023 02:50PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea near Tacloban (The Philippines).
Oct 20, 2023 02:58AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake hit near Davao in The Philippines on Friday Night.
Oct 4, 2023 07:21PM
Strong M6.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the Philippine Sea 131km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Northern Mindanao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2372 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Northern Mindanao, The Philippines in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 237 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Northern Mindanao roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Northern Mindanao in 2019. A total of 482 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Northern Mindanao that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Northern Mindanao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Northern Mindanao 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 | 2127 | 89.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 223 | 9.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 22 | 0.93% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Northern Mindanao
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Northern Mindanao occurred on Dec 15, 2019 14:11 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 199 kilometers (124 mi) south-southeast of Iligan, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Northern Mindanao in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Aug 15, 1918 20:18, 293 kilometers (182 mi) south-southeast of Mantampay. It is the strongest earthquake near Northern Mindanao in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Northern Mindanao, The Philippines 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 Northern Mindanao.
Earthquakes by city in Northern Mindanao
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Northern Mindanao.
When was the last earthquake in Northern Mindanao, The Philippines?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Mindanao on the afternoon of November 28, 2023 at 12:18 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 262km north-northeast of Cagayan de Oro at a depth of 1km under water in the Philippine Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Northern Mindanao, The Philippines in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Northern Mindanao, The Philippines?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Northern Mindanao on the evening of August 15, 1918 at 20:18 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south of Mantampay at a depth of 20km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Northern Mindanao since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Northern Mindanao, The Philippines?
In the past 10 years, 2372 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Northern Mindanao. This averages to 237 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
