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Latest earthquakes near Iligan, Northern Mindanao today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Iligan, Northern Mindanao, The Philippines, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Iligan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Iligan (also known as Lungsod ng Iligan), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Iligan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Iligan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Iligan and elsewhere.
Jan 28, 2026 11:58PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 118km from Malingao (The Philippines) on Wednesday Evening.
Jan 28, 2026 04:43PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sulawesi Sea near Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 04:38PM
Shallow M5.6 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 108km from Budta (The Philippines) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Jan 28, 2026 04:34PM
Shallow M5.4 AFTERSHOCK struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sulawesi Sea 114km from Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 02:47PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea 112km from Malingao (The Philippines).
Jan 28, 2026 02:31PM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK hit in the Sulawesi Sea 111km from Malingao (The Philippines) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Iligan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2766 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Iligan, Northern Mindanao in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 276 earthquakes per year, or 23 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Iligan roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Iligan in 2023. A total of 770 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Iligan 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 Iligan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Iligan 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 | 2425 | 87.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 311 | 11.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 27 | 0.98% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Iligan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Iligan occurred on Dec 2, 2023 22:37 local time (Asia/Manila timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) east of Iligan, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Iligan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1924 00:20, 277 kilometers (172 mi) east of Iligan. It is the strongest earthquake near Iligan 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 Iligan, 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 Iligan.
Nearest earthquakes from Iligan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Iligan, 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 Iligan.
When was the last earthquake in Iligan, Northern Mindanao?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Iligan on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 14:37 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 211km south-southwest of Iligan at a depth of 6km under water in the Sulawesi Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Iligan, Northern Mindanao in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Iligan, Northern Mindanao?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Iligan on the night of April 15, 1924 at 00:20 local time (Asia/Manila). The center of this earthquake was located 277km south-east of Iligan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Iligan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Iligan, Northern Mindanao?
In the past 10 years, 2766 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iligan. This averages to 277 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
