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Latest earthquakes near Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cagayan de Oro? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cagayan de Oro (also known as Lungsod ng Cagayan de Oro), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Cagayan de Oro Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cagayan de Oro. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cagayan de Oro 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.
Cagayan de Oro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3650 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 365 earthquakes per year, or 30 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cagayan de Oro roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cagayan de Oro in 2023. A total of 994 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cagayan de Oro 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 Cagayan de Oro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Cagayan de Oro 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 | 3230 | 88.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 387 | 10.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 31 | 0.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cagayan de Oro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cagayan de Oro 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 Cagayan de Oro in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1924 00:20, 266 kilometers (165 mi) east of Cagayan de Oro. It is the strongest earthquake near Cagayan de Oro 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 Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao 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 Cagayan de Oro.
Nearest earthquakes from Cagayan de Oro
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao. 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 Cagayan de Oro.
When was the last earthquake in Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cagayan de Oro 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 Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Cagayan de Oro on the night of April 15, 1924 at 00:20 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 266km south-east of Cagayan de Oro at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cagayan de Oro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao?
In the past 10 years, 3650 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cagayan de Oro. This averages to 365 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
