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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.
Aug 6, 2026 05:41AM
Shallow M5.9 AFTERSHOCK struck on Thursday Night in the Sulawesi Sea 105km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Aug 5, 2026 12:25PM
Significant M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea 113km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Aug 5, 2026 12:14PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M6.3 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea 104km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Jul 28, 2026 07:06AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the Philippine Sea 144km from Davao (The Philippines).
Jul 22, 2026 02:33AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near General Santos in The Philippines.
Jul 18, 2026 12:12AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night near General Santos in The Philippines.
Northern Mindanao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3812 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 381 earthquakes per year, or 31 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Northern Mindanao roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Northern Mindanao in 2023. A total of 1016 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Northern Mindanao that year. The strongest had a 7.6 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 8 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 | 3372 | 88.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 406 | 10.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 31 | 0.81% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 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 2, 2023 22:37 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 195 kilometers (121 mi) east of Cagayan de Oro, at a depth of 40 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) east of Mantampay. It is the strongest earthquake near Northern Mindanao in the past 126 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
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Northern Mindanao, The Philippines.
Use this regional Northern Mindanao earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ozamiz City, NIA Valencia, Mariano, Malaybalay, Bugo, Oroquieta, Maramag, Tagoloan, Tangub, Quezon, Manolo Fortich, Don Carlos, Jasaan, Boroon and Dologon.
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 morning of August 6, 2026 at 06:38 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 259km north-east of Cagayan de Oro at a depth of 3km 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, 3812 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Northern Mindanao. This averages to 381 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
